Location
Brighton, UK
Hours
Part time hours considered up to a maximum of 0.2 FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Salary
Grade 7 starting at £38,784 to £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time.
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
About the role
The Research Fellow will undertake hydro-climate research as part of the international consortium research project CLARITY ‘Climate Adaptation and Resilience In Tropical Drylands’) https://clareprogramme.org/project/climate-adaptation-and-resilience-in-tropical-drylands-clarity/
For the CLARITY project study sites, you will be responsible for processing and analysing historical climate data and future climate projections to- assess future climate risks; produce products to drive the hydrological models, develop appropriate climate information for stakeholder engagement. You will contribute to publications and project reports. You will support the CLARITY team with technical support on climate analysis, including developing and sharing appropriate analysis code.
About you
Ideally you will hold, or currently be studying for, a PhD in a relevant field. You will have a strong background in tropical meteorology/climate science. You will demonstrate evidence of high-quality research. You will have strong scientific computation skills including python programming and unix system management
You will have the skills to manage your own workload and at times, support other colleagues. You will communicate clearly with the team, line management, and stakeholders.
About our School
We are a global hub at the heart of Sussex University. Our engaged research and critical pedagogy addresses the most pressing global issues of our times – global social justice, environmental change and climate justice, war and peace, migration, global health, human rights, identity, and inequality. Our mission is to generate transformative research and real-world teaching that equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to work towards a fairer, safer, more sustainable and more inclusive world.
We are committed to inspiring and curiosity-driven teaching and research that strives to find creative solutions for the social, environmental, economic and political poly-crisis facing the world today. Global Studies stands out for its interdisciplinarity across our departments, courses and research centres; our ambitious global outlook; and our decolonising, anti-racist and reparative justice approaches to teaching, research and civic engagement.
Please find further information regarding the School of Global Studies on our website.
Why work here
Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
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Further Key Information
Please contact Professor Martin Todd m.todd@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page.
Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code, however, the role does not meet the eligibility for sponsorship due to its part-time nature. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.
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Closing Date
August 22, 2025 12:59 AM
Expected Interview Date
Expected Start Date
September 2025
Fixed Term Contract Duration
Fixed term until 31st August 2026
If you are experiencing any issues using our application portal or if you require adjustments to be made to the selection process, please contact us on (01273) 873743 or recruitmentadministration@sussex.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.
