Postdoctoral Researcher in Ecosystem Biogeochemistry: INRAE (National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are seeking a creative and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in mechanistic modeling of ecosystem biogeochemistry, vegetation, hydrology, and thermal dynamics. The successful candidate will work on analyzing microbial, soil organic matter, and vegetation dynamics in three ecosystems undergoing experimental whole-soil warming. The research aims to understand how microbial community activity, hydrology, thermal dynamics, and vegetation dynamics respond to soil warming, evaluate climate change scenarios, and develop ecosystem adaptation recommendations.
Summary Table:
- Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Research Area: Ecosystem Biogeochemistry, Vegetation Dynamics, Hydrology, Thermal Dynamics, Mechanistic Modeling
- Location: INRAE and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA (depending on candidate’s needs)
- Contract Duration: Fixed-term period of 2.6 years
- Start Date: ASAP
- Salary: Gross salary up to €36,896 – €64,368, based on experience and skills
- Minimum Qualifications: PhD received within the past three years or within the next few months from an accredited college or university. Strong technical background in relevant modeling methods and knowledge of ecosystem processes.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing, benchmarking, and analyzing mechanistic land models.
- Demonstrated ability to perform numerical simulations with complex models.
- Strong mathematical and numerical modeling skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with a motivation to publish in peer-reviewed literature.
- Interest in team-based interdisciplinary science, with the ability to work independently when required.
Job Description: The Postdoctoral Researcher will:
- Utilize an established model to analyze microbial, soil organic matter, and vegetation dynamics in ecosystems undergoing experimental whole-soil warming.
- Investigate how microbial community activity, hydrology, thermal dynamics, and vegetation dynamics respond to soil warming.
- Evaluate climate change scenarios and ecosystem responses across spatial and temporal scales.
- Collaborate with multiple institutions on the project.
- Develop management recommendations for ecosystem adaptation to climate change.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a complete application package via email to Dr. Abad Chabbi (abad.chabbi@inrae.fr) and Dr. William Riley (wiriley@lbl.gov) no later than August 20th, 2023. The application package should include the following:
- A cover letter highlighting current research, activities, and skills relevant to the position.
- An updated resume.
- An extensive publication list, including 2 or 3 of the candidate’s choice.
- Names and contact information of at least two professional references familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and skills.
- Copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records.
Last Date for Apply: 20 August 2023
Note: The position will be housed between Lusignan URP3F/UMR ECOSYS Joint research unit INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, and the Berkeley Lab, USA, depending on the candidate’s needs. The gross salary will be based on professional experience and skills, with a maximum rate of €36,896 – €64,368.
