About the role We are seeking a Research Associate to study how the lower and middle atmosphere drive and control the dynamics of the Earth's upper mesosphere, lower thermosphere, and ionosphere (MLTI), a critical boundary region linking the atmosphere below and space above You will primarily focus on the role of atmospheric gravity waves in this driving. The MLTI is by far the least-understood part of the atmospheric system, and our knowledge of how it varies over time and space is very limited. You will support the NERC-funded DRIIVE and MesoS2D projects, two major projects aimed at understanding this complex atmospheric region. Both projects are multi-institution programmes combining novel observations and cutting-edge atmospheric models to characterise and understand the MLTI system. Working with colleagues at a wide range of UK and international institutions, you will use NASA and ESA satellites, supported by ground-based instruments and reanalysis output, to measure the effects of small-scale atmospheric ('gravity') waves. You'll examine these measurements to identify the signatures of phenomena such as local and regional weather, the output of the sun, El Nino and the Madden-Julian Oscillation. You will compare these observed effects to simulations run using the leading WACCM weather model, and to ionospheric data from the state-of-the-art EISCAT-3D radar. The ultimate goal of both projects is to drive a step-change in our knowledge of and ability to predict the MLTI, and you will play a key role in delivering this goal. This position is available full time, fixed term with an expected end date of 26th August 2025. About you Our ideal candidate will have: A PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject area An understanding of atmospheric dynamics and/or atmospheric remote sensing The ability to organise and prioritise own workload Proficiency in analysis and interpretation of geophysical scientific data Further information As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year. You will join a growing atmospheric dynamics research group led by Prof Wright, and work with colleagues studying topics as diverse as the triggering of dramatic sudden stratospheric warming events, ways to improve the accuracy of innovative weather models, and identifying techniques to better predict extreme hurricanes and typhoons. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Corwin Wright at cw785bath.ac.uk or Dr Marwa Almowafy at ma3091bath.ac.uk. Please ensure your application is submitted through our website. What we can offer you: a very generous employer contributory pension scheme generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan. Find out more about our benefits. We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us UniofBath and UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information. Closing Date: 27 Nov 2024 Department: Education & Research Salary: £37,999 to £45,163