Research Fellow in Hydrological Modelling

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in hydrology, hydraulics and climate modelling? Do you want to work in a trans-disciplinary research group incorporating expertise in biology, animal physiology and physical geography?

Based in the School of Geography, you will contribute to the research project ‘Sink or Swim- threats to earthworm diversity due to flooding’ funded by the Leverhulme Trust.  The project seeks to determine the impact of increased soil water content and decreased oxygen levels due to flooding on earthworm behaviour and survival, and the implications of increased flooding frequency on earthworm communities.  In collaboration with specialists in biology and animal physiology, the project will determine whether there is a significant threat to future earthworm communities, and by extension- healthy soils, owing to climate change related increases in flood extent frequency and duration.

Joining the River Basin Processes and Management research group and working closely with Dr Megan Klaar, you will also be involved with colleagues at the Universities of York and Liverpool.  We are looking for an enthusiastic Post- Doctoral researcher with a background in hydrological modelling- specifically rainfall-runoff and 2D models to join our team in the University Leeds to lead on the work in developing a UK wide flood mapping methodology.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salaryHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for a role that will combine interdisciplinary research and overseas fieldwork, while supporting your development as an academic professional apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Dr Megan Klaar 

Email: M.J.Klaar@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 01 May 2025

Section: Research

Salary: £39,355 to £46,735 per annum