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<div class="">Postdoctoral Fellow Position – Volcanic Eruptions and Climate<br class="">
Employer: Université du Quebec à Montreal (UQAM)</div>
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada<br class="">
Education Level: PhD<br class="">
Job type: Postdoctoral Fellow<br class="">
Salary: 45,000-55,000 CA$<br class="">
Term: Full Time, 1 year, with possibility for renewal
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<div class="">Applicants for this position should have a PhD in physics, climate sciences, meteorology, oceanography or a related field. The postdoctoral candidate is expected to have strong computational skills, a good publication record, a high level of independence,
curiosity and creativity, and an interest in working in an international and interdisciplinary research environment. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Francesco S.R. Pausata to conduct high-resolution CESM-WACCM simulations to address the impact
of volcanic eruptions on climate. </div>
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<div class="">The postdoctoral fellow will be hosted at the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences of UQAM and will benefit from direct interaction with the extended research group at the Center for the Study and Simulation of Climate at Regional Scale
(ESCER) and GEOTOP Research Center on the Dynamics of the Earth System.</div>
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<div class="">How to Apply<br class="">
The application must include a cover letter, a short statement of your research interests (1 page max), a complete CV and the contact information of three references to send recommendation letters to support your candidacy. If you have any further questions
regarding these positions, please contact Francesco S.R. Pausata (<a href="mailto:pausata.francesco@uqam.ca" class="">pausata.francesco@uqam.ca</a> ; <a href="http://www.pausata-climate.com/" class="">www.pausata-climate.com</a>)</div>
<div class="">All material must be sent to <a href="mailto:pausata.francesco@uqam.ca" class="">
pausata.francesco@uqam.ca</a> by April 30 2020.</div>
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About Montreal:<br class="">
The city of Montréal is world-renowned as a centre of culture, creativity, knowledge and innovation. In 2017 the city celebrated its 375th anniversary, along with Canada’s 150th birthday. The combination of Indigenous, North American and European influences
gives this city a unique cultural and architectural flavour. It enjoys an outstanding reputation for its arts scene, including (among others) the world-renowned Jazz Festival which takes place in late June – early July each year. Montréal’s cosmopolitan character
is reflected in the vibrant and diverse communities that make up the city, and its excellent international cuisine.<br class="">
Montréal is well known as a vibrant, safe city and it was also the first North American city to be designated a UNESCO City of Design in 2006. The city has over 1000 parks and green spaces and 450 km of bike paths. Central to the city’s green spaces are Mont-Royal
in the centre of Montréal, the parks situated on the islands of the St. Lawrence River, and Montréal’s extensive Botanic Garden.<br class="">
Montréal is easily accessible from all parts of the world, with excellent air links. The airport is 20 minutes’ journey from the downtown core. The city boasts an efficient public transit system comprising a network of bus and Metro (subway) routes.</div>
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