[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Scholar or Research Scientist Position in Climate Modeling for Improving Air Quality Simulations

[James King]

Postdoctoral Scholar or Research Scientist Position in Climate Modeling for
Improving Air Quality Simulations

Job Description
Professor James King’s research group, Laboratoire d’érosion éolienne
(LÉÉ), in the Department of Geography at University of Montreal, is
currently seeking to hire a postdoctoral scholar or a PhD-level research
scientist to conduct a research project on historical and future wind
climatology for
the region of the Quebec province in Canada. The successful candidate will
have the opportunity to conduct interdisciplinary research on topics such
as direct and indirect climate-pollution interactions as well as the
development of high-resolution climate models. The project is part of a
larger study to understand the impacts of climate change on air quality in
Quebec.
The position is renewable for up to five years. As such, the hire is at
either the postdoctoral scholar level or, for a more experienced candidate,
at the research scientist level. The salary will be commensurate with the
level of experience following and qualifying for all the regulations
outlined by the University of Montreal.
University of Montreal ranks amongst Canada’s top three research
universities, and living in the
city of Montreal has many academic, financial and cultural advantages,
including the presence of four major universities in the city, a relatively
low cost of living, as well as a great diversity of
communities in the city. This position will be based at the new Campus MIL
campus, an easily accessible and LEED ND certified building.

Required Job Qualifications
• Ph.D. degree in atmospheric science, chemistry, physics or a closely
related field, from an accredited institution in a relevant field at the
time of appointment;
• Experience in climate and weather analyses based on observational data,
reanalyses and
climate model outputs;
• Excellent knowledge and solid experience in scientific programming for
the access and the
processing of large volumes of climate data, as well as the development,
production, visualization and transfer of climate information to
non-climate science users;
• A strong motivation to contribute to interdisciplinary research;
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English.

Preferred Qualifications
• Analysis tools in Python and Matlab, in the UNIX/Linux environment;
• Ability to work in a team environment with tight deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and take relevant initiatives;
• Ability to work in a multi-tasking context with partners with diverse
profiles in a climate
services approach;
• French proficiency is desirable but not required.

Application
Applicants should send a CV, a list of three references and a brief
statement of research interests to James King (js.king at umontreal.ca).
Priority consideration is for applications received on or before April 16,
2020. The appointment will begin in summer 2020.
In order to apply for this position, you must be able to be authorized to
work in Canada; otherwise, your application will be automatically excluded.
Communication will only be with candidates selected for an interview.
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