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This appointment is full-time, fixed-term for 2 years and starts on 1 October 2010 Grade 6 - £27,319 per annum We have an exciting opportunity for an environmental modeller to join a team working on developing strategies for mitigating the effects of climate change on freshwater ecosystems. Your role will be to develop and test models of the effects of climate change on hydrology, water quality and freshwater chemistry in Mediterranean catchments, and to downscale climate scenarios for this task. The work is part of REFRESH, a large EU-funded project with partners from 17 countries, with many opportunities for collaboration You will have: • a strong interest in environmental modelling, and preferably some experience • the ability to program in a mainstream language, or be willing to learn • a PhD in a relevant subject • some knowledge of hydrology and hydrochemistry Some knowledge of the Mediterranean environment would be an advantage. This 2-year post offers an opportunity to develop your skills in a large international project. Informal enquiries: contact the Principal Investigator, Dr Andrew Wade on +44(0)118 378 7315 or email a.j.wade@reading.ac.uk Alternatively, contact the Alternative supervisor Professor Richard Skeffington on +44(0)118 378 7323 or email r.a.skeffington@reading.ac.uk Closing date: 27 August 2010 Interview date: 6 September 2010 To formally apply please visit www.reading.ac.uk/Jobs or contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH. Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail) Please quote reference number: RS10034 We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community |
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