Location: University of York, Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory
Salary: £37,174 – £45,413 per year
Contract length: Fixed term for 3 years
Contract type: Full time
Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 17 April 2025

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to develop and lead our scientific training. We are looking for candidates with a background in atmospheric, climate or environmental science who have an interest in scientific education or training. You will work with our Science Director and Scientific Programme leaders to develop the NCAS Scientific Training strategy in support of the Centre’s mission to be a world leading centre for atmospheric science research and will take primary responsibility for the long term operational plans to achieve this strategy.

You will work with world leading scientists, technical staff and be supported by our operations & events team to develop and deliver world class training to the current and next generation of atmospheric scientists.  This will involve the development, management, promotion, coordination, evaluation and reporting on a programme of scientific training activities. You will liaise closely with the NCAS Training Programme Lead and the Scientific Training Group to assess and help develop proposals for new training activities based on need within the atmospheric science community, as well as developing novel ways for the production of educational content and subsequent dissemination.

You will build a community of NCAS staff who contribute to the design and delivery of training courses, providing a forum for sharing best practice, resources and ideas to support programme development;  You will also work with partners, including NERC, NERC centres & other science organisations both nationally and internationally, to explore and develop new collaborative training opportunities.

You will have a background in atmospheric, climate or environmental science and experience of delivering scientific training with a creative, imaginative and proactive approach. You will have the ability to contribute to the development and implementation of strategic training  plans within a multidisciplinary setting. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive networks, work well within a team, and motivate others. Excellent organisational and project management skills are essential, with the ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously.  

Find out more and make your application.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Prof Jacqui Hamilton, NCAS Science Director

Email: jacqui.hamilton@ncas.ac.uk