Hydrological Modeller

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Hydrlogical Modeller

based in Wallingford

1 year Fixed Term - 22.2 hours per week

Band 6 - £26,715 - £30,000 per annum

About us

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) is part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and is the UK's Centre of Excellence for integrated research in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and their interaction with the atmosphere. Working in partnership with the research community, policy makers, industry and society, CEH undertakes cutting edge research to deliver world class solutions to the most complex environmental challenges facing humankind. CEH has an annual turnover of £35 million, and employs staff across four sites; the headquarters is at Wallingford with further sites at Bangor, Edinburgh and Lancaster.

About the role:

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and well motivated to work with a team of hydrological modellers within the Water Resource Assessment Group. You will be involved in the setting up and running of hydrological and water quality models. You will concentrate on the “UK Drought - Developing a drought narrative resource” project looking at how different sectors and users, as well as the ecosystem services demand, will be met during future drought events. The model will be run under present and future climate change scenarios up to 2099.

To join us you will need:

• A Degree in a relevant discipline together with relevant experience
• Proven ability in using and exploring large datasets using GIS software
• Experience of running catchment scale models calibrated and validated using the available measured data (stream flows, soil moisture, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills

In addition NERC offer a public sector pension scheme, 30 days’ annual leave and 10½ days’ public and privilege holiday per annum.

Applications are handled by the UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS); to apply please visit our job board at http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc152653_4580.aspx  and upload your CV with application form.  Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867000, please quote reference number IRC152653.

Closing Date: 21 August 2014

Interview Date: 4 September 2014