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<p><b>Postdoctoral research scientist to develop and apply new
methods to quantify greenhouse gas emissions from industrial
facilities based on in-situ atmospheric measurements</b><br>
<b>LSCE: Laboratoire des Science du Climat et de l’Environnement (<a
class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.lsce.ipsl.fr">https://www.lsce.ipsl.fr</a>)</b></p>
<p><b>Context:</b><br>
Climate change is having a profound impact on our planet and
without immediate and significant reductions in global greenhouse
gas emissions, this impact will become increasingly severe. It is
thus essential that we are able to locate, quantify and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions from different sectors and that we focus
on those sectors where relatively large emissions are known to
occur. In this context, the TRACE project (<a
class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://trace.lsce.ipsl.fr">http://trace.lsce.ipsl.fr</a>)
aims to develop and apply new research methods to locate and
quantify CH4 emissions from industrial sites using
state-of-the-art in-situ greenhouse gas analyzers, prototype
low-cost sensors and other newly developed technologies deployed
on fixed and mobile measurement platforms. The research involves
field campaigns at industrial facilities and other sites where
dedicated, controlled gas release experiments are carried out,
along with laboratory testing of a wide variety of greenhouse gas
analyzers, prototype low cost sensors and other scientific
instrumentation. Measurements of atmospheric CH4 concentration and
meteorology are incorporated into an atmospheric transport inverse
modelling approach that has been developed within the TRACE
project and customized for different industrial sites and
environments. The TRACE project is a collaboration between
engineers and scientists working at the LSCE as well as partner
companies SUEZ, TOTAL and Thales Alenia space.<br>
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<p><b>Job Description – Key Responsibilities and Tasks:</b><br>
- Organize and participate in field campaigns at industrial
facilities using in-situ greenhouse gas analyzers, low-cost
sensors and other scientific instrumentation<br>
- Calibrate, process and analyze atmospheric concentration
measurements along with meteorological data from different
platforms and sensors<br>
- Synthesize the results and work with modelers to provide best
estimates of emission rates and locations including their
uncertainties<br>
- Lead and / or contribute to the writing of peer-reviewed
publications<br>
- Communicate research to a wide variety of stakeholders including
industrial partners and fellow scientists at international
conferences<br>
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<p><b>Essential Criteria</b><br>
- PhD in atmospheric science or another relevant field<br>
- Demonstrated fieldwork experience working with trace gas or
aerosol measurements<br>
- Able to think critically to design effective field campaigns and
to optimize measurement systems<br>
- Ability to handle, manipulate and analyze data sets from a
variety of sensors using software such as R, Python and/or MATLAB<br>
- Highly developed project and time management skills with a
proven ability to meet deadlines<br>
- Experience communicating research through scientific
publications, technical reports and at international conferences</p>
<p><b>Desired Criteria:</b><br>
- Experience working with a range of scientific instrumentation
such as greenhouse gas analyzers or 3-D sonic anemometers<br>
- Experienced in multidisciplinary team-based research with the
ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and staff
including industrial partners.<br>
- Knowledge of atmospheric dispersion processes including the
application of atmospheric transport inverse models<br>
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<p><b>What the LSCE can offer you:</b><br>
The LSCE is a world-class research laboratory established as a
collaboration between the Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique et aux
Énergies Alternatives (CEA), the Centre National de la Recherche
Scientifique (CNRS) and the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin
(UVSQ). LSCE hosts approximately 300 researchers, engineers and
administrative staff including many PhD and master’s students. It
is also part of the Institute Pierre Simon Laplace (IPSL; <a
class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.ipsl.fr/">https://www.ipsl.fr/</a>)
which is comprised of nine laboratories (CEREA, GEOPS, LATMOS, a
team of LERMA, LISA, LMD, LOCEAN, LSCE and METIS) that conduct
research into earth system science.<br>
This project will provide the employee with the opportunity to
work directly with leading researchers from the LSCE along with
other scientific research institutes and industrial partners to
develop their skills as a researcher within an intellectually
stimulating, friendly environment. It offers integration into a
larger research team enabling the employee to expand their
professional network and gain insight from a diverse array of
scientists specializing in different fields of research. The LSCE
is an equal opportunity and diverse workplace and applications
will be reviewed based on qualifications and merit. We therefore
encourage all people who believe they meet the essential selection
criteria to apply.<br>
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<b>Location:</b> The LSCE is located on the Orme des Merisiers site
about 20 km SW from the center of Paris, France.<br>
<b>Contract duration:</b> Up to 24 months<br>
<b>Starting date:</b> The position is available from March 2020 and
will remain open until filled.<br>
<b>Salary: </b>A competitive salary will be offered based on work
experience and the package includes full health coverage and social
benefits.<br>
<b>Language:</b> The working language of the TRACE project is
English although knowledge of French is encouraged but not
essential.<br>
How to apply: Applicants should submit a complete application
package by email to: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:christopher.caldow@lsce.ipsl.fr">christopher.caldow@lsce.ipsl.fr</a>.
The application package should include (1) a curriculum vitae
including most important recent publications, (2) a statement of
motivation (3) answers to the selection criteria (4) names,
addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two
references.<br>
<b>Further information:</b> Any specific questions about the
position may be directed to Dr. Christopher Caldow via email (<a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:christopher.caldow@lsce.ipsl.fr">christopher.caldow@lsce.ipsl.fr</a>)
or phone (+33 (0) 1 69 08 95 72).<br>
<b>Original job advertisement:</b> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
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