Senior Researcher in Machine Learning and Climate

The University of Oxford is hiring a Senior Researcher in Machine Learning and Climate to lead research on lethal humidity and mortality predictions. This full-time, fixed-term role involves developing an early warning system, collaborating with global experts, and contributing to high-impact publications. Responsibilities include processing climate data and teaching within the School of Geography and the Environment. The position is based in Oxford, UK, and offers a competitive salary.
The School of Geography and the Environment is seeking a dynamic Senior Researcher to lead cutting-edge research on lethal humidity and excess mortality predictions.

This exciting opportunity involves contributing to a pioneering project on lethal humidity and excess mortality predictions. As a Senior Researcher, you will develop an innovative early warning system for deadly humid heatwaves, predicting impacts 1-6 months ahead. You will collaborate with world-leading experts at UNSW, ANU, and Monash University, under the guidance of Professor Louise Slater at Oxford’s Hydro-Climate Extremes Research Group.

Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining open-source scripts to process global climate data, leading the design of a machine learning framework for mortality predictions, and generating actionable forecasts. Additionally, you will contribute to publishing high-impact research, presenting findings at international conferences, and collaborating across institutions, including travel to Monash University. A commitment to academic citizenship and some teaching within the School of Geography and the Environment is also part of the role. This is a unique opportunity to drive forward cutting-edge research at the intersection of climate science and machine learning.

This post is fixed-term until February 2027 and offered on a full-time basis.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to: recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 25 March 2025. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.

The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders. Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in The School of Geography and the Environment. The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to equality and values diversity