NCAS Head of Atmospheric Observations

University of York - Department of Chemistry

York, United Kingdom

As Head of Atmospheric Observations, you will provide vision and leadership for a diverse portfolio that includes long-term atmospheric measurement sites, advanced gas and aerosol observations, remote-sensing facilities, and cutting-edge sensor development. You will lead and support a highly skilled community of scientists across NCAS and partner universities, ensuring the delivery of world-class data and research that underpin national capability in atmospheric science.

• Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team and projects, including budget planning and delivery of complex technical activities, with an ability to direct NCAS Observations across a number of distributed sites.
• A track record in developing and deploying excellent atmospheric observations and an ability to deliver high quality and high value datasets.
• A PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent experience, with an excellent understanding of atmospheric observations and/or facility management.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to maintain awareness of, the latest technological and application developments in the broad fields of analytical, environmental and atmospheric observations.
• Knowledge of national and international frameworks for environmental observations (e.g. AURN, WMO, ICOS, ACTRIS).
• The ability to support NCAS observations staff to develop novel data products and visualisation tools and promote them use by new user communities.