NCAS Scientific Training Manager

Role Description

Department

The National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) is a world leading research centre, dedicated to the advancement of atmospheric science. NCAS is based in 12 universities across the UK and at the STFC, and this role will be based at our site in the Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory at the University of York. NCAS research falls into four areas: Climate and Global Change, Air Pollution, Weather Science and Digital Atmosphere. We provide the UK with state-of-the-art services for observing and modelling the atmosphere, including a research aircraft, advanced ground-based observational facilities, computer modelling and support, and data facilities. 

Scientific Training is at the heart of the NCAS science programmes and a key way that we support the UK science community.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to develop and lead our scientific training. We are looking for candidates with a background in atmospheric, climate or environmental science who have an interest in scientific education or training. You will work with our Science Director and Scientific Programme leaders to develop the NCAS Scientific Training strategy in support of the Centre’s mission to be a world leading centre for atmospheric science research and will take primary responsibility for the long term operational plans to achieve this strategy.

Role

You will work with world leading scientists, technical staff and be supported by our operations & events team to develop and deliver world class training to the current and next generation of atmospheric scientists.  This will involve the development, management, promotion, coordination, evaluation and reporting on a programme of scientific training activities. You will liaise closely with the NCAS Training Programme Lead and the Scientific Training Group to assess and help develop proposals for new training activities based on need within the atmospheric science community, as well as developing novel ways for the production of educational content and subsequent dissemination. 

You will build a community of NCAS staff who contribute to the design and delivery of training courses, providing a forum for sharing best practice, resources and ideas to support programme development;  You will also work with partners, including NERC, NERC centres & other science organisations both nationally and internationally, to explore and develop new collaborative training opportunities

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

You will have a background in atmospheric, climate or environmental science and experience of delivering scientific training with a creative, imaginative and proactive approach. You will have the ability to contribute to the development and implementation of strategic training  plans within a multidisciplinary setting. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive networks, work well within a team, and motivate others. Excellent organisational and project management skills are essential, with the ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously.  

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: Please contact Professor Jacqui Hamilton on jacqui.hamilton@ncas.ac.uk

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork