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Climate Science Professors and Supervisors in United Kingdom
Professors in climate science in united kingdom
2,409 professors found
University Lecturer
University of Cambridge
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Climate Science
Structural Geology
Ice Sheet
Thermochronology
Paleoenvironmental Studies
Lecturer
University of Reading
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Climatology
Climate Science
Climate Dynamics
Synoptic Meteorology
Global Warming
Professoir of Atmospheric Science
University of Exeter
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Climatology
Meteorology
Atmospheric Science
Climate Dynamics
Atmospheric Aerosol
School of Earth and Environment University of Leeds Leeds UK
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Meteorology
Climatology
Atmospheric Science
Earth Observation
Ionospheric Physics
Prof.
Imperial College London
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Climatology
Climate Science
Climate Dynamics
Data Assimilation
Atmospheric Dynamics
University of Bristol
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Climate Science
Environmental Chemistry
Atmospheric Science
Carbon Emissions
Carbon Sequestration
University of Leeds Faculty of Environment
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Meteorology
Climatology
Atmospheric Science
Atmospheric Dynamics
Data Assimilation
University of Reading
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Meteorology
Climatology
Climate Dynamics
Synoptic Meteorology
Urban Climate
University of Reading
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Climate Science
Oceanography
Cryosphere Science
Climate Dynamics
Glacial Geology
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Popular positions
University of Leicester
United Kingdom
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2 weeks ago
Applications are open for the 2027 CENTA PhD studentships, with projects across environmental science, Earth systems, climate, biodiversity, water, pollution, environmental modelling, data science, and Earth observation. The post highlights two projects involving Heiko Balzter at the University of Leicester, focused on Earth observation, environmental change, and using data and modelling to understand a changing environment. These are project-based PhD opportunities open to UK and international ...
Computer Science
Data Science
Environmental Science
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University of Leeds
United Kingdom
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2 months ago
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PhD opportunity at the University of Leeds in Climate Resilience of Infrastructure to Rainfall (PGR-P-1395), supervised by Professor David Connolly in the School of Civil Engineering . This project focuses on how climate change-driven rainfall affects transport, geotechnical, and structural infrastructure. Research themes include rainfall-induced slope collapse, geotechnical instability, soil shrink-swell cycles, water ponding on roofs and bridge decks, structural overloading, drainage, and adap...
Geology
Environmental Science
Materials Science
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University of South Wales
United Kingdom
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1 month ago
The University of South Wales is advertising a fully funded PhD studentship through the Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) and the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) in Social Care, Social Work and Social Policy , starting in October 2027 . This opportunity is based at the University of South Wales in Pontypridd, United Kingdom . The Social Policy Research and Innovation Group highlights strengths in social and public policy , including international development , global...
Sociology
Communication Studies
Political Science
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1 month ago
Living costs in United Kingdom
Estimated costs in United Kingdom.
MonthlyYearly | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | £5.1k $6,500/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | £948 $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | £474 $600/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | £758 $960/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Prof
Cardiff University
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Environmental Economics
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Science
Porosity Analysis
Multiscale Modeling
Professor at University of Reading
University of Reading
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Environmental Law
Law
Carbon Management
Climate Justice
Environmental Governance
Professor in Climate Risks & Environmental Modelling
University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Hydrology
Climate Science
Climate Dynamics
Ecohydrology
Drought Tolerance
Opportunities these professors hire for
University of St Andrews
Just Landed
United Kingdom
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This 36-month PhD project at the University of St Andrews investigates how atmospheric circulation responds to global warming and how those responses affect regional climate and weather extremes. The research will use a hierarchy of numerical climate simulations to study circulation across multiple scales, from global jet streams to regional thunderstorm systems. By analyzing multi-member ensembles and prescribed sea-surface-temperature experiments, the project will distinguish rapid adjustments...
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Atmospheric Science
+5 more
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University of Cambridge
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Just Landed
United Kingdom
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This four-year 1+3 MRes/PhD studentship will investigate rainfall-induced slope failure risk across Great Britain's railway infrastructure, in collaboration with Network Rail and the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering. The research will examine why clusters of embankment and cutting failures occur around the rail network. Using Network Rail's extensive databases on asset condition and performance, the project will analyze the roles of local geology, hydrogeological conditions, n...
Geology
Environmental Science
Hydrogeology
+7 more
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University of Cambridge
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Just Landed
United Kingdom
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The University of Cambridge is offering a four-year 1+3 MRes/PhD studentship through the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment: Unlocking Net Zero (FIBE3 CDT), in collaboration with Network Rail. The project examines how railway infrastructure systems can be managed as climate change and changing patterns of extreme weather alter the risks faced by transport assets. The research will investigate how environmental and operational thresholds for key rail...
Environmental Science
Climate Science
Civil Engineering
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