Thiagarajar College of Engineering

About the Role We are seeking to recruit a Research Fellow in AI for Climate Modelling to become a member of the School of Ocean and Earth Science at the University of Southampton. The successful candidate will be part of the ‘Accurate projections of climate recovery from a combination of historical data, simple models and AI’ Future Leaders Fellowship project, which seeks to develop new modelling methods that combine historical climate data, simple physics-based models, and AI to deliver more accurate projections of how our climate will warm and recover in a net-zero future. As part of this project, you will apply machine learning (ML) methods to discover reduced-order models from data and develop GenAI-based techniques for generating high-resolution climate projections. In addition to developing, testing, evaluating, and iterating the model, you will engage with stakeholders to design user-friendly interfaces that maximise impact. The successful applicant will join an active ocean and climate physics group at the University of Southampton. You will be part of a vibrant oceanographic and climate science community at the School of Ocean and Earth Science and the National Oceanography Centre, working closely with national and international partners. We are strongly committed to developing the next generation of climate-modelling tools. The post is a fixed-term appointment for 36 months (3 years), with the possibility of extension for up to one additional year, and is part of a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project awarded to Dr Duo Chan. About You Given the interdisciplinary nature of the post, we welcome applications from candidates with a PhD (or equivalent) in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, or climate science with substantial experience applying advanced AI methods to climate problems. We are particularly interested in researchers who develop or apply state-of-the-art ML/AI approaches — such as deep learning, generative models, or equation discovery — rather than traditional statistical techniques. Applicants should be fluent in Python, experienced with modern machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow, and comfortable working with large, complex climate datasets in HPC or cloud environments. Strong quantitative problem-solving and communication skills are also essential. We welcome applications from all interested candidates and particularly encourage those who identify as Black, Asian, from a minority ethnic or lower socio-economic background, LGBTQ+, women, or people with disabilities, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community. What we can offer you We are an ambitious, supportive academic community committed to helping everyone reach their full potential in education, research, and enterprise. We hold a departmental Athena SWAN Bronze award and an institutional Silver award. We value diversity, equality, and flexible working, and we consider career breaks for reasons such as parental leave, disability, or illness. We offer a generous holiday allowance, additional closure days, subsidised health and fitness facilities, and membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). We also support early career researchers in line with the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers. Enquiries For informal inquiries please contact Dr. Duo Chan (Duo.Chan@soton.ac.uk).

We have an exciting opportunity at the University of Southampton for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to work within a highly skilled team, we have our own workshop to carry out on-site repairs, including milling, turning, and welding. One of our strengths is training, to help support your future ambitions, there are always opportunities to broaden your horizons. We work across a range of mechanical plant including HVAC, BMS, Boilers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Ancillary Systems, and our own CHP District Networks.  We are a research university with a variety of different properties ranging from specialist laboratories and clean rooms, world-renowned cutting-edge research facilities, sports and catering outlets, halls of residence accommodation and office spaces. This spans over a vast estate, this role will play a vital part in supporting the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance of Mechanical systems across the University, to keep our estate operational. You will have excellent technical and communication skills, with the ability to plan and manage your own workload. You will need to be positive with a can do attitude and proactive problem solver to be able to manage a mixture of planned and reactive maintenance to ensure that work is delivered on time and to a high standard. You will be able to work in a team environment. The successful candidate will hold a City and Guilds qualification and/or minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical engineering or equivalent discipline and have successfully completed a Mechanical apprenticeship or similar training programme. You will be familiar with Health & Safety legislation and understand risk assessments, method statements, and how to apply these to planned and reactive maintenance. You will have experience of maintenance in a commercial or similar environment. A full driving license and participation in an out of hours call out rota are required. What we can offer you: We offer some fantastic benefits including generous annual leave (plus University closure days and bank holidays), company pension scheme, discounted private healthcare and dental, company sick pay, cycle to work scheme, learning and development opportunities, options for flexible working, excellent family leave arrangements, employee wellbeing service, a wide variety of on and off-campus arts and culture facilities and access to a range of staff discounts and offers at local shops, restaurants and service providers. Inclusivity:  The University of Southampton is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a diverse environment. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications that will continue to strengthen the diversity of our governing body. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and are immensely proud to have been awarded an institutional Athena SWAN silver award, which underpins our pledge to improve equality for women. We are also delighted to have received the Race Equality Charter bronze award from Advance HE, which recognises that we have a solid foundation for eliminating racial inequalities and developing an inclusive culture that values all staff and students. We work with our people to ensure their ideas are always heard, and we invite you to share your background and life experiences with us to help us create a truly unique working environment.

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Research Assistant Professor Office of the Faculty of Business (Post Ref.: 25/296) The Faculty of Business (https://www.ln.edu.hk/fb/) at Lingnan University has been accredited by the Association to Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). The Faculty plays an important role in educating students about cutting-edge, practical knowledge and skills, improving students' academic and professional capabilities, as well as enhancing students' awareness on social responsibilities. Furthermore, we have been devoting every effort to the sustainable development of Lingnan University in the academic community and the substantive realization of our values and mission in the Hong Kong society and the world. The appointee is expected to (a) conduct independent and collaborative research; (b) teach multiple subjects in both undergraduate-level and postgraduate-level programmes of the Faculty. The appointee will work for the Office of the Faculty of Business and Hong Kong Institute of Business Studies, and may be required to undertake certain administrative duties as required by supervisor(s). General Requirements Applicants should hold a PhD degree or an equivalent qualification in management science, operation research or other relevant fields for no more than five years prior to the commencement of the appointment. Applicants should have a strong track record in research evidenced by quality research output in line with international standards. He/she should have strong commitment to research and have an excellent command of English and Chinese (including Mandarin). The appointees are expected to submit applications for RGC grants, other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will be normally made on an initial contract for up to two years. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants should provide a CV and information about their work experience, qualifications, research interests and achievements. A statement of their publications and of any works in progress currently under review are required. Applicants shall also provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will begin in January 2026 until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.