Northumbria University

Northumbria University is a research-intensive University that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally. Named UK University of the Year 2022 by Times Higher Education and Modern University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times, it is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an additional campus in London. Originating from Rutherford College (founded in 1880), Northumbria is ranked in the UK’s top 25 for research power and graduate employment. The university works with leading employers like Nike, IBM, and the NHS, and is a top UK institution for graduate start-ups. Northumbria attracts students from 137 countries and collaborates globally with higher education institutions.

Homepage: https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/

We are seeking to appoint a 24 month PDRA in Earth/Atmospheric Sciences to work on the UK Research and Innovation funded REMAID project, based in the School of Geography and Natural Sciences at Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK. REMAID aims to develop transferable methodologies for integrating Indigenous meteorological knowledge from an oral tradition into climate impact modelling in western Sahara. In collaboration with local and international team partners, the post holder will lead the installation of a new climate monitoring network and weather hazard early warning system in the west Sahara region, and work with climate modellers to improve projections of future climate impacts.

More information and link to application form: Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Geography and Natural Sciences, Northumbria University

Application deadline: 5th April 2026

Interview date: 5th May 2026 (provisional)

Start date: 1st June 2026