Postdoctoral Research Fellow in permafrost biogeochemistry
Project description:
Global scale warming has led to permafrost to
thaw and releasing large amount of carbon stock
in permafrost soils to the atmosphere as CO2 and
CH4, but processes related to CH4 cycling in
Earth System Models are relatively new and are
not effectively evaluated with observations. The
newly funded FEEDBACK project will use automated
observational technique to collect CO2 and CH4
under thawing permafrost to evaluate and improve
CO2 and CH4 dynamics under thawing permafrost
within the land surface model of the Norwegian Earth System Model.
Job description:
A 2-year postdoctoral researcher position in soil
biogeochemistry and land-atmospheric interaction
is available at Uni Research Climate in Bergen,
Norway, with possibility of renewal. The
candidate will be responsible for the fieldwork
in northern Norway, particularly on CO2 and CH4
observations in close interaction with
statisticians and modelers. Furthermore, the
candidate will use EnKF (Ensemble Kalman filter)
method to understand the processes related to CO2
and CH4 production and oxidation that can improve models.
Requirements/qualifications:
The successful candidate should have a PhD degree
or the equivalent in the discipline of either
geosciences, atmospheric science, soil science,
or biology with a strong background in carbon and
nutrient cycling. Furthermore, the candidate must
present evidence that she/he is capable of
conducting field campaign as well as data
analysis skills using R or the equivalent.
Previous experience with eddy covariance method
would be highly beneficial. The candidate should
have good understandings of soil biogeochemistry
and previous experience with permafrost affected ecosystems is most beneficial.
The successful candidate should further demonstrate:
- Knowledge in processes related to terrestrial carbon cycling
- Experience with gas flux measurements in the field
- Qualify control in the field and with data
- Technical expertise in data analysis using R or the equivalent
- Evidence of creativity and capability of independent research
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English
- Collaborate with researchers in different discipline
The application must include:
- A 2-pg motivation letter including a statement of research interests
- CV (summarizing education, positions and
academic work, and other qualifying activity)
- Copies of educational certificates and transcript of records*
- List of publications and/or awards and stipends
that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
- If available, a copy of the PhD thesis
- Names and contact details of 2-3 referees
(name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
*Foreign applicants are recommended to attach an
explanation of their Universityâs grading system.
*Please remember that all documents should either
be in English or a Scandinavian language.
For further information about the position please
contact Hanna Lee (hanna....@uni.no). As a
partner in BCCR, we can offer numerous training
and career development opportunities via ResClim
(http://resclim.no/) and CHESS (The Norwegian
Research School on Changing Climate in the
coupled Earth System). For more information about
Uni Research and BCCR, please visit
http://uni.no/klima and http://www.bjerknes.uib.no.
Please note that the application must be
submitted via jobbnorge system and applications
submitted via email will not be considered for
evaluation. Please visit the jobbnorge page
(https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/125493/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-permafrost-biogeochemistry)
to apply. Send electronic application by clicking
on the button marked âAPPLY FOR THIS JOBâ on
this page. Applications must include a CV,
certified copies of diplomas and certificates, a
2-pg letter of motivation describing yourself and
outlining your motivation and relevant experience
for the project, and contact details of at least
two references. Applications sent by e-mail will not be considered.
Deadline for application: 1st June 2016
The position starts ASAP but the start date is negotiable.