*Postdoc – Global land surface / terrestrial carbon cycle modeling*
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Indiana University (IU)
We are seeking to hire a postdoctoral fellow to investigate how
nutrients constrain forest ecosystem carbon cycling across spatial
scales. The primary responsibility of the postdoc will be to incorporate
plant carbon allocation and nutrient dynamics into an existing model
framework within a global land surface model (e.g., terrestrial
biosphere model; dynamic global vegetation model; terrestrial carbon
cycle model). Knowledge of the processes that regulate interactions
between the carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus cycles is highly desirable.
The successful applicant will be based out of UCLA and JPL, joining the
terrestrial ecosystems team supervised by Dr. Joshua Fisher. While the
primary focus of the postdoc is modeling, our project will also
integrate the postdoc into summer field campaigns in Indiana led by
project co-Investigator Dr. Rich Phillips to measure the processes that
the models will simulate. The postdoc will also work with Dr. Tom Evans
(IU) and Dr. Fisher on integration of remote sensing data into the models.
Qualifications:
·Ph.D. in environmental science, engineering, ecology, biogeochemistry,
or related field.
·Strong computer programming skills (e.g., Fortran, Matlab).
·Experience with global land surface modeling (e.g., JULES, CLM).
·Demonstrated ability and motivation to publish high impact scientific
articles.
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible, though contact
us if some delay is needed (e.g., finishing up a Ph.D.). The appointment
is initially for a one-year period, renewable for an additional year
based on satisfactory performance. Salary/benefits are based on UCLA’s
salary/benefits structure, and are commensurate with experience.
Please apply by sending to Dr. Joshua Fisher ([email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>) by December 31, 2012: I) cover letter;
II) cv; III) relevant published (or in press/to be submitted) papers;
and, IV) contact information (email, phone, affiliation) for 3
references. Feel free to email Dr. Fisher with any questions. We will
start reviewing applications on November 1, 2012.
