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<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
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Opportunity: The Science of Climate and Environmental Change</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
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Science and Technology of China (SUSTech)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">Shenzhen, China </span></p>
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style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
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Environmental Science and Engineering</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">We are seeking an
outstanding postdoctoral researcher who can lead research
projects that contribute to a better understanding of the
science of climate and environmental change.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">We are particularly
interested in exploring climate consequences of surface
changes (e.g., ecosystem change, land use change). We are
also interested in extending science related to
human-environment interaction assessment (e.g., effect of
human activity on water and energy resources). The
successful candidate will play a major role in planning and
executing these investigations, working in a diverse group
that will include modelers, analysts, and field researchers.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">Specific research
area sought includes:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">Impact of ecosystem
change on global carbon cycle</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">Carbon-climate
interaction and/or Climate-ecosystem interaction</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">Climate change and
phenology</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">Impacts of
human-mediated land surface change (urbanization or
agriculture) on climate change </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">Climate change
impact on energy-use</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">Typically,
numerical models (e.g., ecosystem model, land surface model,
regional/global climate model, and Earth system model) are
our primary tool, but we would be open to using other tools
such as satellite remote sensing technique. In collaboration
with many start-up companies in Shenzhen, we are going to
develop “cheap” and “high-tech” measurement for
environmental monitoring from local- to global-scale.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
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Qualifications:</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">PhD in atmospheric
science, ecology, forest science, Earth system science,
applied mathematics, environmental science/engineering or
other relevant discipline</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">Strong quantitative
foundation in statistics or numerical modeling</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">Demonstrated
ability to design, conduct, and publish research related to
climate-ecosystem interactions, climate/environmental change</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">Excellent written
and oral communication skills</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">Programming
experience</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(26,26,26)" lang="EN-US">The position starts
immediately. This is a 1 year term appointment with the
possibility of renewal for up to 3 years based upon
satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of
funds, and ongoing operational needs. Salary for
postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience
post-degree.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
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Roman';color:rgb(47,44,43)" lang="EN-US">Interesting
candidates please contact</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(47,44,43)" lang="EN-US">Assistant Professor
Sujong Jeong; Email: </span><span style="font-size:14pt"
lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:sujong@sustc.edu.cn"
target="_blank"><span style="font-family:'Times New
Roman'">sujong@sustc.edu.cn</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(47,44,43)" lang="EN-US">, </span><span
style="font-size:14pt" lang="EN-US"><a
href="mailto:waterbell77@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span
style="font-family:'Times New Roman'"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:waterbell77@gmail.com">waterbell77@gmail.com</a></span></a></span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:14px"><span
style="font-size:14pt;font-family:'Times New
Roman';color:rgb(47,44,43)" lang="EN-US">SUSTech was founded
in 2011 in the southern city of Shenzhen, the epicenter of
China’s economic miracle and ingenuity over the past 35
years. Situated on a tranquil and picturesque campus of
rolling hills and wandering creeks, SUSTech is widely known
as a pioneer for higher education reform and innovation in
China. With an outstanding faculty trained globally, SUSTech
is making great strides toward its goal of building a
world-class institution of higher education and cutting-edge
research with broad societal impacts. The successful
candidates will have great opportunities to contribute to
the advancement of science in an increasingly global
economy.</span></p>
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