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Research Associate in Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling (SENTINEL Project)

University of Leicester • Belgrave, Leicester

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7 November 2026

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University of Leicester is hiring a Research Associate in Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling (SENTINEL Project) in Belgrave, a scientific & qa role advertised as contract. The employer has not published a salary for this vacancy. University of Leicester holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

As a Research Associate in Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling on the SENTINEL project, you will lead its physics-based dispersion modelling and validation work, helping to develop a new approach to forecasting chemical fugitive emissions. You will set up and run established atmospheric dispersion models, including ADMS, the Met Office NAME model and CALPUFF, to provide scientific benchmarks for SENTINEL's AI forecasts. You will prepare meteorological and geospatial inputs, design hindcasting expe…

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Employer: University of Leicester — confirmed licensed sponsor
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Location: Belgrave, Leicester
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Posted: 7 November 2026
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