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<p><b>Postdoc in carbon-cycle and climate research</b></p>
<p>A 2.5-year postdoctoral fellowship position (with a
possibility for extension) is available for the research topic
“terrestrial carbon cycle feedbacks under overshoot scenarios”
at the biogeochemistry group of NORCE Climate and the Bjerknes
Centre for Climate Research. NORCE Climate conducts basic and
applied research on the climate system, on anthropogenic
climate change and its impact on societies, and on the
feasibility of climate change mitigation options. NORCE
Climate is one of the four partners of the Bjerknes Centre for
Climate Research, which is the largest climate research centre
in the Scandinavian countries and among the leading centres in
Europe. Our biogeochemistry group works on quantifying the
global cycles of carbon and related elements, on better
constraining future projections of these cycles, and on
sustainable mitigation options.</p>
<p>We offer an exciting job-opportunity in the field of global
carbon cycle and Earth system modelling within the newly
initiated project entitled “Emit now, mitigate later?
IMPlications of temperature OverShoots for the Earth system”
funded by the Research Council of Norway. The overarching goal
of this project is to define limits for overshoot duration and
magnitude beyond which potentially dangerous irreversible
changes in the Earth system might occur. This is an exciting
and challenging area of science, and we are looking for a
motivated, curiosity-driven person, preferably with experience
in terrestrial carbon cycle<br>
science and in analyzing Earth system model projections.</p>
<p>The project has interesting international collaborations with
Lund University (vegetation and fire modelling), University of
Bern (global carbon cycle modeling), and the Kiel Institute
for the World Economy (integrated assessment modelling). The
position will be affiliated with the Bjerknes Centre for
Climate Research, which provides a lively and stimulating work
environment.<br>
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<p>Specific work tasks:<br>
- Analyze simulations of (realistic and idealized) overshoot
scenarios conducted with the Norwegian Earth System Model
(NorESM) with a focus on permafrost and high latitude
vegetation carbon feedbacks.<br>
- Critically review simplified carbon cycle models (e.g.
global box models) as to how well they simulate global carbon
cycle dynamics under overshoot conditions.<br>
- Develop improvements for simplified carbon cycle model where
weaknesses for overshoot conditions have been identified.<br>
Publish results in high level peer reviewed journals.<br>
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<p>Education requirements:<br>
- The successful candidate will have a PhD within meteorology,
physics, mathematics, biology or related fields.</p>
<p>Desired Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:<br>
- A strong background in terrestrial biogeochemistry and Earth
system modelling, and knowledge of carbon cycle dynamics in
general<br>
- Skills in handling, analysing, and visualizing large model
data sets<br>
- Experience in working with Linux/Unix environments and with
high level programming languages (e.g. FORTRAN, Matlab, R,
Python)<br>
- Experience with running Earth system models is an advantage<br>
- Ability to work across disciplines<br>
- Good team working skills while being proactive<br>
- Proficiency in both written and oral English<br>
</p>
<p>We can offer:<br>
- A good and professionally challenging working environment<br>
- Career development training<br>
- A competitive salary<br>
- Excellent welfare benefits<br>
- Opportunities for independent project development<br>
- Possibility to influence your own work, work-time and choice
of solutions.<br>
</p>
<p>Your application must include:<br>
- A brief account of your research interests and motivation
for applying for the position.<br>
- The names and contact information of two references<br>
- CV including a list of scientific publications<br>
- Transcripts, diplomas and relevant certificates<br>
- If a PhD has not yet been awarded: An official confirmation
that the doctoral thesis has been submitted<br>
- The application and appendices with certified translations
into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at
our recruitment portal Jobbnorge<br>
</p>
<p>General information:<br>
If you have any scientific questions about the position,
please contact: Jörg Schwinger (<a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:jorg.schwinger@norceresearch.no">jorg.schwinger@norceresearch.no</a>)
or Hanna Lee (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:hanna.lee@norceresearch.no">hanna.lee@norceresearch.no</a>).
Questions about the application process can be directed to HR
Adviser Monika Voit (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:monika.voit@norceresearch.no">monika.voit@norceresearch.no</a>).<br>
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<p>How to apply:<br>
Please please apply using the following link (applications
submitted via email will not be evaluated): <a
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/174052/">https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/174052/</a><br>
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<p>Application deadline:<br>
15 September 2019<br>
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Dr. Hanna Lee
Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research
Senior researcher, NORCE Climate, Norwegian Research Centre
Mailing address: P.O. Box 7810, 5020 Bergen, Norway
Visiting address: Jahnebakken 5, 5007 Bergen, Norway
Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Hanna.Lee@norceresearch.no">Hanna.Lee@norceresearch.no</a>
Phone: +47 5610 7534 (office) </pre>
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