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Fellowship opportunity from The Research Programme on Advancing the Frontiers of Earth System Prediction (AFESP) at the University of Reading

The University of Reading is seeking Fellowship applicants to join the Advancing the Frontiers of Earth System Prediction (AFESP) research programme. These fellowships aim to empower ambitious researchers to consolidate their independence and position themselves as future leaders in the three AFESP research Themes, which include: 1. Predicting the Earth System up to the sub-seasonal range, 2. Challenges and opportunities in simulating the Earth System at the kilometre-scale and 3. Data assimilation for the Earth system across a range of scales.

These roles will be funded by the research programme on Advancing the Frontiers of Earth System Prediction (AFESP) – a 15-year investment by the University of Reading, in partnership with the European Centre for Medium-Range Forecasts (ECMWF), the (UK) Met Office and the National Centre for Atmospheric Science. The programme aims to tackle some of the far-term (10–15 year) and difficult (high-risk, high-reward) research challenges in global Earth System prediction. These approaches include exploring new methods for evaluating prediction skill, reliability, and inherent limitations. The AFESP fellowships will have an expected duration of 3 to 5 years and it is envisioned that up to three fellows will be funded in the period 2025-2030 across junior and senior levels.

Deadline for Expression of Interest: 20 June 2025

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Group Leader in Climate Dynamics at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg, Germany

The Climate Dynamics Department at MPI-M is seeking Group Leader in Climate Dynamics in the broad field of climate dynamics. Areas include, but are not limited to, cloud-circulation coupling, climate feedback and sensitivity, polar climate change, and large-scale atmospheric general circulation. Ideal candidates should incorporate a diverse range of methodologies in their research, such as theoretical frameworks, model hierarchies, and idealized experiments. The candidate's responsibilities will include:

• Developing an original research program that leverages unique numerical experiments to test different hypotheses or uncover novel mechanisms
• Supervising doctoral and postdoctoral scholars, as well as research students if the opportunity arises

Applications open until 29.07.2025 with a first cut off date on 15.06.2025

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Research Coordinator – Earth Observations at ESA ECSAT (UK)

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Future Earth are seeking a dynamic Research Coordinator to help bridge the gap between cutting-edge satellite data and global sustainability science. As Research Coordinator, you will act as a key liaison between the ESA Climate team and the Future Earth Global Secretariat. You will foster stronger links between ESA’s Earth observation initiatives and Future Earth’s global research networks — driving forward the use of satellite data and working at the science-policy interface for sustainability and climate action. The position is based at ESA’s ECSAT facility in Oxfordshire, with regular travel to Stockholm and international meetings. This role offers the opportunity to identify and coordinate new scientific activities, work at the intersection of science, policy, and innovation, engage with world-leading researchers and support impactful communication.

Deadline for Applications: 1 July 2025

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Open call for obs4MIPs Steering Panel members

ESMO Working Group on Observations for Researching Climate (WGORC) is seeking applications from enthusiastic individuals with a background in observations and/or climate modelling to join the obs4MIPs Steering Panel. There are three types of membership positions included in this call:

• Co-chair (1 position)
• Member – domain expertise in geospatial, high resolution and regional datasets (up to 5)
• Member – reference dataset preparation e.g. json files, coding, Github repositories (up to 5)
  

Applications open until 23:59 UTC, 25 July 2025

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Overview of funding programs and job opportunities in climate modelling

This is an initiative from the climate modelling community to facilitate relocation for some colleagues who are currently losing or might soon lose their jobs. This spreadsheet aims to provide an overview of funding programs and opportunities in the climate modelling field.

If you or your group is hiring, or know of funding opportunities at national or international level, please fill in this spreadsheet.