PhD in Climate and Atmospheric Science
University of Leeds
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Leeds, Main

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FEB-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Leeds, Main

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We are making fundamental advances in our understanding of climate change, weather, atmospheric composition, palaeo-climates, and impacts on our planet and society. We develop advanced computer models, lead major field campaigns, analyse satellite data, and perform innovative laboratory experiments.On behalf of the school, ICAS hosts the Centre for Environmental Modelling and Computation, which aims to be a leading UK centre for modelling, computation and environmental data processing. Its ...Read more

We are making fundamental advances in our understanding of climate change, weather, atmospheric composition, palaeo-climates, and impacts on our planet and society. We develop advanced computer models, lead major field campaigns, analyse satellite data, and perform innovative laboratory experiments.On behalf of the school, ICAS hosts the Centre for Environmental Modelling and Computation, which aims to be a leading UK centre for modelling, computation and environmental data processing. Its vision is to significantly enhance and accelerate our high impact research in weather, climate and atmospheric composition, and to train and educate a new generation of students and scientists in the latest techniques in scientific computing and data processing visualisation.

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19 May 21

Lovely university with experts in the field. Is a large campus with the city at it's centre so you get the best of both worlds. Is more of a loud and event based ethos than a..Read more

Entry requirements

For most postgraduate research programs, a first-class or good upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is often expected. Additionally, candidates may need to hold a British Master's degree or an equivalent professional qualification.

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£31,000 per year

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Lovely university with experts in the field. Is a large campus with the city at it's centre so you get the best of both worlds. Is more of a loud and event based ethos than a...
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University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS2 9JT United Kingdom
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