Join the Leverhulme Trust-funded Seeing the Unseen project and help answer fundamental questions about how atmospheric gravity waves influence the Earth's atmosphere, weather and climate, and may provide early warning of dangerous tropical cyclone intensification.

You will work within an international team combining satellite observations, ground-based measurements and state-of-the-art numerical models to overcome the long-standing "observational filter problem". Our goal is to produce the first physically-consistent picture of the global atmospheric gravity wave field and the momentum it transports, and you will play a central role in achieving this.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic about understanding how the atmosphere works and tackling challenging scientific problems.
• Has, or is close to completing, a PhD in atmospheric science, physics, meteorology, mathematics or a related discipline.
• Has experience analysing scientific data and writing research software.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and communicating science to a range of audiences.
• Is motivated to publish high-quality research and develop an international research profile.

• Investigate how atmospheric gravity waves are generated, propagate through the atmosphere, and influence large-scale atmospheric circulation.
• Analyse observations from NASA and ESA satellites alongside ground-based measurements and high-resolution atmospheric simulations to address fundamental scientific questions.
• Apply high-resolution atmospheric simulations to interpret observations, test new measurement techniques, and investigate gravity wave processes.
• Collaborate with leading UK and international researchers, publish in high-impact journals, present at international conferences, and contribute to open-source scientific software and datasets.
  
  The project spans a broad range of techniques, and we are keen to build on the successful candidate's strengths. We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in areas such as satellite retrievals and remote sensing (to improve our understanding of instrument measurements), high-resolution atmospheric modelling (to investigate gravity wave processes and simulate case studies), or atmospheric dynamics and wave theory (to help interpret the resulting observations), but we also welcome applicants from complementary backgrounds who can demonstrate how their expertise would help achieve the project's scientific goals. You will be joining a larger interdisciplinary team with expertise across these areas, so we are interested in how your skills and ideas can complement the existing team while helping to shape the future direction of the research.

Further information

This is a fixed term (2 year) full time (36.5 hours per week) role.

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Corwin Wright at cw785@bath.ac.uk.

For an overview of the project and the context of our group's work, see our article introducing the broader project in the (page 10), our which introduced some of the techniques we will use, and our recent press release on our involvement in satellite development. Prospective applicants are also very welcome to contact us informally to discuss the role, and we will be delighted to provide further details.

As a member of Research Staff at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, you will be entitled to a minimum of 10 days' professional development (pro rata) each year and will have considerable freedom to shape your own scientific programme within the broad goals of the project. We actively support postdoctoral researchers in developing independent research directions and fellowship applications, and recent members of the group have progressed to lectureships, independent research fellowships, and positions in meteorological agencies, industry and academia.

A lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded. 

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you 

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø a great place to work as well as following us and .

Be Well at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

 

Closing Date: 11 Aug 2026

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049

The Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering requires a highly skilled, adaptable, and self-motivated skilled engineer to provide technical support to the departmental Mechanical Services workshop.

The successful applicant should have demonstrable experience in machining and manufacturing parts using a variety of conventional and CNC machine tools. In addition, the post holder will provide expert technical support to staff and students across the department and faculty with the specification, design and manufacture of bespoke mechanical systems, and the repair, maintenance and modification of new and existing experimental rigs and components. The Technical Specialist will bring expert mechanical systems knowledge to inform and influence effective design and manufacture of new rigs, and the adaptation of existing rigs. They will also have custodianship of laboratories and workshops containing specialist research equipment and contribute to the management of health and safety in these spaces. 

About you

The successful applicant should have demonstrable experience in machining and manufacturing parts using a variety of conventional and CNC machine tools. In addition, the post holder will provide expert technical support to staff and students across the department and faculty with the specification, design and manufacture of bespoke mechanical systems, and the repair, maintenance and modification of new and existing experimental rigs and components. The Technical Specialist will bring expert mechanical systems knowledge to inform and influence effective design and manufacture of new rigs, and the adaptation of existing rigs. They will also have custodianship of laboratories and workshops containing specialist research equipment and contribute to the management of health and safety in these spaces. 

Applicants should have ideally served a recognised toolroom / technician / mechanical engineering apprenticeship, possess a minimum of a City and Guilds qualification or equivalent and have substantial experience of working in an engineering machine shop or toolroom environment using both CNC and conventional machine tools and associated equipment.

Knowledge and experience of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and CNC machine tool programming would be an advantage, but training will be available if necessary to develop these skills. 

Further information

The role is a full time at 36.5 hours per week and requires full time attendance on campus, hybrid and home working are not applicable to this role.

For informal enquiries about the role please contact Julian Sulley 01225385202 / 07528974616 (js806@bath.ac.uk) Chris Carey 01225383650 / 07805815521 (C.R.Carey@bath.ac.uk) or Judith Brown 01225387765 (jb2144@bath.ac.uk) however, please ensure you submit your application via the University website.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø a great place to work as well as following us and .

 

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026

Department: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049

The successful candidate will work on STRAT-NAV, a £2m research project exploring how atmospheric gravity waves can be predicted, navigated and exploited to extend the flight times of high-altitude platform systems (HAPS) operating in the stratosphere.

About the project

High-altitude platform systems (HAPS) are autonomous aircraft designed to operate in the stratosphere, above commercial aviation, where they can provide long-endurance communications, sensing and monitoring capabilities. However, many current HAPS aircraft face serious power limitations at UK latitudes during winter, when solar power is at a minimum.

Our project, STRAT-NAV, will explore the opportunity to overcome these limitations by using atmospheric gravity waves as a source of lift. Just as gliders soar on waves in the lower atmosphere, stratospheric HAPS can reduce their power consumption by navigating through gravity wave updrafts, avoiding downdrafts and regions of turbulence.

Our project will combine km-scale meteorological modelling, atmospheric wave dynamics, optimal routing methods and field observations to enable HAPS platforms to predict, navigate to and soar on gravity waves, especially during winter when stratospheric gravity waves are strongest over the UK.

Delivery of STRAT-NAV will involve closely collaboration with our project partners including , , and .

This role forms part of the research programme, funded by the UK's . Backed by £50m, this programme explores the opportunity space for high-altitude autonomous atmospheric platforms operating in the stratosphere as part of an effective and economical UK communications network.

About the role

The successful candidate will use high-resolution dynamical atmospheric modelling and mathematical routing algorithms to investigate how HAPS aircraft can navigate through atmospheric gravity-wave fields. 

In Year 1, the candidate will determine the maximum HAPS energy saving opportunity from gravity wave soaring, using km-scale stratospheric modelling and idealised routing algorithms. They will then take part in a UK field campaign, scheduled for winter 2026/27, where we will use intensive radiosonde balloon observations to validate the waves in these meteorological model forecasts and thereby evaluate the viability of this gravity wave assisted HAPS routing technology.

In Year 2, the candidate will apply their gravity-wave forecasting and routing capability to real HAPS test flights in the field, working with and other HAPS developers as part of the wider ARIA programme.

In Year 3, the candidate will refine the forecasting and routing capability across multiple HAPS platforms and assess its operational and commercial viability

About You

We are looking for a strongly self-motivated, independent and innovative researcher who enjoys solving new problems. You will be comfortable working in a small team, collaborating closely with external partners, and contributing to a fast-moving applied research programme.

This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys both technical computing and practical fieldwork. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to intensive observational campaigns, sometimes working to tight schedules in field conditions, as well as developing and analysing numerical models and routing methods.

You will have a PhD, or equivalent experience, in Physics, Mathematics, Meteorology, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.

You should also have strong programming and computational skills, including ideally Python and/or MATLAB, some familiarity with Bash and UNIX-based systems and handling large datasets.

We are especially interested in candidates with one or more of the following:

• experience in high-resolution atmospheric modelling;
• experience with atmospheric dynamics, gravity waves, weather forecasting or numerical weather prediction;
• experience with UAV, aircraft or vehicle routing algorithms;
• a strong mathematical background that could be applied to optimal routing, trajectory planning or dynamical systems;
• experience working with observational atmospheric datasets;
• enthusiasm for fieldwork and applied, interdisciplinary research.

You do not need to have worked on HAPS before. We welcome applications from candidates with relevant backgrounds in atmospheric science, applied mathematics, physics, engineering, aerospace systems or adjacent computational fields.

Further information

This is a full-time position for 12 months in the first instance, with possible extension to 24 months and then to 36 months, depending on the evolving development of the wider programme and project funding.

For candidates who will shortly complete their PhD, a lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded. 

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Neil Hindley (nh351@bath.ac.uk).

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is a signatory to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers. As a member of Research Staff, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you 

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø a great place to work as well as following us and .

Be Well at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

 

Closing Date: 07 Aug 2026

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049

The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer with a strong alignment to robotics engineering and preferably artificial intelligence to undertake excellent research and deliver high-quality teaching. We are looking for outstanding researchers to enhance our research, join an expanding and ambitious department, and to shape the technology of the future in a vibrant and inclusive environment and to engage with plans to grow teaching in these areas with strategic partnerships. 

The post will strengthen robotics as a cross-cutting research theme within Electronic and Electrical Engineering, linking sensing, embedded systems, control, and AI-enabled engineering. The successful applicant will be well placed to collaborate across the Faculty’s research centres and institutes, particularly The Foundry, the Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies, the Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems and IAAPS. Areas of particular interest include autonomous and assistive robotics, human-machine interaction, AI-enabled perception and control, and resilient robotic systems for health, industrial, energy and manufacturing applications.

The successful applicant will build a research portfolio with potential for national and international impact. They will help the department equip our students with the ability to make outstanding contributions in the world around them, by fostering advanced knowledge and practical skills, and they will support and develop courses that are intellectually bold and academically stimulating.

About you

We are interested in applicants with core expertise in robotics, and an interest in electromechanical systems in general and ideally the application of artificial intelligence (AI). 

You will be expected to contribute to our undergraduate programmes in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and postgraduate programmes including our MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Engineering and Design, teaching in areas such as: 

• Robotics and mechatronics
• Human Machine Interaction
• Robotics in healthcare and well-being
• Applications of AI and data science in engineering

The successful applicant will have a track record in fundamental and applied robotics research, ideally also in artificial intelligence, with the potential to develop a research portfolio, and a key interest in educating the next generation of engineers.

You will hold a PhD and an undergraduate degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering or a very closely related subject. Through your research and teaching, you will be passionate about addressing the global challenges and educating the next generation of electronic and electrical engineers. This role will suit you if you:

• Demonstrate a clear fit to the Department’s research profile, ideally including the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in your research area, and the ability to win and deliver research grants.
• Are passionate about teaching and have the ability to teach a wide range of electronic and electrical engineering subjects at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels on all our courses.
• Have a growing publication record and international reputation appropriate to your career stage.
• Enjoy working in a collaborative, diverse and supportive environment.

Working with us

You will be joining a progressive and thriving academic environment and will benefit from the collaborative and well-established Department and Faculty systems at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. This includes a strong mentoring and personal & professional development environment in the Department, and the University’s professional development programme for new lecturers. The lifestyle advantages of working and living in one of the most beautiful and accessible areas in the UK are an added attraction.

Further information

This is a full time role (36.5 hours per week) with an expected start date of August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The recruitment process will consist of a departmental presentation and an interview.

Informal enquiries about the post may be made to Dr Ben Metcalfe, Head of Department bwm23@bath.ac.uk or Prof Peter Wilson, prw30@bath.ac.uk.

Process

Please provide both research and teaching statements of up to two pages each in addition to a full CV.

Your research statement needs to outline your plans and intentions for research activity and grant capture over the coming five years. This document will be treated in the strictest confidence and with full respect for ownership. The teaching vision should outline your areas of teaching expertise and a range of potential teaching subjects as well as course development interests. These are mandatory components of the selection process, without which we will be unable to progress your application. In these documents you should also state how you will facilitate a positive and inclusive working environment at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

Stages

1. Short-listing stage (30 min online presentation + questions)
2. Panel presentation and interview (In-person)
3. Networking with current staff (In-person)

(Dates to be confirmed)

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you 

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø a great place to work as well as following us and .

Be Well at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

 

Closing Date: 05 Aug 2026

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £47,389 to £67,468 . Salary for a Lecturer (Grade 8) is £ 47,389 rising to £ 56,535 per annum. Salary for a Senior Lecturer (Grade 9) is £ 58,225 rising to £ 67,468 per annum.