2-year postdoctoral researcher: We invite applications for a 2-year postdoctoral researcher (with the possibility of extension) within the Plant Ecology Modelling group in the Discipline of Botany, School of Natural Sciences at Trinity College Dublin.
Integrating Plant Plasticity and Demography in Land Surface Models
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Plant Ecology Modelling
Location: Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in ecology, geosciences, environmental science, or a similar relevant subject
- Experience in using and/or developing vegetation or land surface models
- Programming experience (e.g., R, Python, Matlab, Fortran)
- At least one first author peer-reviewed publication (can be preprint)
- Good written and spoken English
Job Description: The project aims to integrate plant plasticity and demography modelling concepts within one single model to predict ecologically realistic community level plant traits. The candidate will join the QUINCY international modelling team with groups across Europe providing scientific and technical support.
How to Apply: Please send a CV and a 1-page personal statement detailing why you are interested in the project and names and contact details of two referees, no later than the 14th of June 17:00 GMT by email to Dr. Silvia Caldararu at caldaras@tcd.ie. The personal statement should contain details of your research interests, career plans, and how this project relates to these.
Last Date for Apply: 14th of June 17:00 GMT
Project starting date: September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
We strive for a bias-free recruitment process, so we ask you not to send CVs that include a photo or information of a personal nature (e.g., age, marital status, nationality). Statements will be read before CVs. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups in STEM. Please address all inquiries by email to Dr. Silvia Caldararu at caldaras@tcd.ie.
