Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Role Description

• Develop, optimize and apply regional climate model simulations (e.g., using WRF other models).
• Assess climate change impacts on key sectors such as urban environments, energy, and water resources.
• Investigate climate adaptation strategies and develop related policy recommendations.
• Engage with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and the public to communicate climate risks and solutions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on climate resilience and sustainability research.
• Publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research in leading international journals and present findings at major scientific conferences.
• Lead and contribute to competitive research funding applications at national and international levels.
• Contribute to the mentorship and supervision of postgraduate students, research assistants, and early-career researchers.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• PhD in Climate Science, Atmospheric Science, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry or related areas.
• A minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience in climate modeling and analysis.
• Strong background in regional climate modeling.
• Experience with bias correction techniques for climate simulations.
• Familiarity with climate impact assessment frameworks and adaptation planning.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, NCL) for data analysis and model development, including High Performance Computing.
• Excellent scientific communication skills, including public engagement experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Proven record of peer-reviewed publications and contributions to climate and environmental research or applied health studies.
• Ability to work independently and lead research activities within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, including experience engaging with national stakeholders, regulators, or multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Experience working in arid and extreme climate regions.
• Previous engagement with policy development and climate risk communication.
• Experience in securing research funding and managing projects.

Desired Candidate Profile

• PhD in Climate Science, Atmospheric Science, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry or related areas.
• A minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience in climate modeling and analysis.
• Strong background in regional climate modeling.
• Experience with bias correction techniques for climate simulations.
• Familiarity with climate impact assessment frameworks and adaptation planning.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, NCL) for data analysis and model development, including High Performance Computing.
• Excellent scientific communication skills, including public engagement experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Proven record of peer-reviewed publications and contributions to climate and environmental research or applied health studies.
• Ability to work independently and lead research activities within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, including experience engaging with national stakeholders, regulators, or multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working in arid and extreme climate regions.
• Previous engagement with policy development and climate risk communication.
• Experience in securing research funding and managing projects.