Postdoctoral Researcher in Land Surface Model: Join the land surface modeling group at the Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l’Environnement (LSCE) near Paris as a Postdoctoral Researcher. This role focuses on integrating tree-ring data to enhance the ORCHIDEE global land surface model, part of the ERC-funded project CATES.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Assimilation of Tree-Ring Data in a Global Land Surface Model (M/F)
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Climate Change Research & Land Surface Modeling
Location:
St Aubin, near Paris, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering
- Proven scientific publishing experience
- Prior experience in data assimilation with ORCHIDEE or any other land-surface model (essential)
Job Description:
The successful candidate will:
- Improve the structure and parameterization of a tree-ring module that integrates growth dynamics using existing datasets.
- Assemble a global tree-ring database for model parameterization.
- Assimilate global tree-ring width and stable isotopes into the ORCHIDEE model and conduct global simulations of coupled land-climate interactions.
- Lead and contribute to scientific publications on model development, parameterization, and improved carbon cycle simulations.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted through the CNRS jobs portal (https://emploi.cnrs.fr/), including:
- A curriculum vitae
- A short statement of motivation (1 page)
- Names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two references.
Last Date for Apply:
09 December 2025, 23:59:00 Paris time
