Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Postdoctoral researcher modelling climate change and air pollution within UKRI-funded hubs. Developing air-quality simulations, climate-extreme analyses, and indoor heat-health tools at the University of Edinburgh.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeEdinburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £41,064 - £48,822 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in climate change and air pollution research, with a strong focus on outdoor air-quality simulations, emissions scenario development, and health impact analysis. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration across environmental and health sciences.

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Postdoctoral Research ExperienceADMS-Urban Model ProficiencyEmissions Scenario DevelopmentStatistical Analysis of Climate DatasetsIndoor Heat-Health Warning System Development

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Hard Skills

Climate Change ResearchAir Pollution AnalysisOutdoor Air-Quality SimulationsStatistical AnalysisEmissions Inventory KnowledgeWeather and Climate Model AnalysisHealth Impact QuantificationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ADMS-Urban ModelUK NAEI Emissions InventoryUKCP18 DatasetEURO-CORDEX Dataset

Industry Keywords

Climate ExtremesEnvironmental ExposureHealth Co-BenefitsNet-Zero InterventionsOutdoor-Indoor Air-Quality Framework

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Undertake climate and air pollution research within the UKRI-funded INHABIT and HEARTH hubs
Perform outdoor air-quality simulations using the ADMS-Urban model within an outdoor-indoor air-quality exposure and health-modelling framework
Develop emissions scenarios using the UK NAEI emissions inventory and/or regional action plans
Analyse heat and co-occurring climate extremes, including outdoor air quality, wildfires, drought, and flooding
Analyse regional long-term weather and climate model projection datasets such as UKCP18 and EURO-CORDEX
Co-develop an indoor heat-health warning system for homes, care homes, hospitals, prisons, and other settings
Co-produce indicators and metrics to measure impacts and quantify health co-benefits of net-zero interventions
Work interdisciplinarily across natural and built environments and health sciences
Participate in hub career development opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Postdoctoral research experience relevant to climate change, air pollution, environmental exposure, health, or related fields
Experience with street-scale process-based modelling and statistical analysis of large climate datasets
Experience using the ADMS-Urban model
Experience developing emissions scenarios
Knowledge of the UK NAEI emissions inventory and/or regional action plans
Experience analysing regional long-term weather and climate model projection datasets, such as UKCP18 and EURO-CORDEX
Ability to co-develop indoor heat-health warning systems
Ability to co-produce indicators and metrics to measure impacts and quantify health co-benefits
CV including list of publications
Cover letter
Two references
Evidence of the right to work in the UK before employment commences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development and subject matter expertise
Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
Leading-edge research
Opportunities for publication
Hybrid working combining regular on-campus and remote working
Competitive salary
Diverse and vibrant international community
Comprehensive staff benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement
Defined benefits pension scheme
Wide range of staff discounts
Family-friendly initiatives
Flexible work options
Potential employment sponsorship for international workers, subject to eligibility