[ES_JOBS_NET] 3-year Postdoc in Soil Biogeochemical Modelling, Queen Mary University of London, UK

[James Bradley]

3-year Postdoc in Soil Biogeochemical Modelling, Queen Mary University of
London, UK

The School of Geography at QMUL in London, UK, are seeking a 36-month PDRA
to work on a joint NERC-NSF funded project ‘Sensors Under Snow: Seasonal
Processes in the Evolution of Arctic Soils (SUN SPEARS)’. The PDRA will
develop a novel microbial-biogeochemical model for Arctic soils. The
overall aim is to improve the understanding of how seasonal processes
contribute to the long-term development of Arctic soils, by linking soil
biogeochemical, microbial, geophysical and hydrogeological processes in a
mechanistic model. The model will address how soils form following glacier
retreat, quantify ecosystem and biogeochemical dynamics, and simulate the
future fate of Arctic soils following large-scale ice retreat and climate
warming.

These activities are linked to the main SUN SPEARS project, which will
monitor High-Arctic glacier forefield soils year-round via geophysical
sensors and measurement of soil microbial and biogeochemical processes.
Model development and calibration will make use of field datasets that will
be collected during fieldwork campaigns throughout 2021 and 2022. The PDRA
will therefore work within a multidisciplinary team (biogeochemistry,
modelling, geomicrobiology, geophysics) and thus develop an
interdisciplinary skill set. There may be opportunities for the PDRA to
participate in fieldwork in Svalbard.

Applicants must have a PhD (by time of appointment) in a relevant natural
science discipline, and a track-record of research productivity, including
peer-reviewed publications. Candidates should have experience in
numerical/biogeochemical modelling, and good understanding of the
functioning of high-latitude or high-altitude soils and ecosystems.
Candidates should demonstrate initiative and the ability to work
independently.

The School of Geography is internationally recognized for its theoretically
informed, empirically grounded and politically engaged research, and
remains one of the top departments for Geography and Environmental Sciences
in the UK (REF 2014).

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days
leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan
scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional
development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life
balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible
working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at
the Mile End campus.

This is a full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 3
years, starting in March 2021 (or as soon as possible after that date),
based at the Mile End Campus in London. The starting salary will be at
Grade 4, £36,098 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded
in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each
stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We
are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work
flexibly.

For further information please contact Dr. James Bradley (
james.bradley at qmul.ac.uk).

Please apply via the following link:
https://webapps2.is.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/job.action?jobRef=QMUL23274

Applications should include:
o A cover letter (max. 2 pages) stating your motivation for applying to
this position, research interests, relevant skills, training and experience.
o Curriculum vitae.
o Copy of official transcript(s).
o Contact information for at least two and up to 3 references.
Please also email Dr. James Bradley (james.bradley at qmul.ac.uk) to confirm
your intention to apply.

The closing date for applications is 15th January 2021.

Interviews are expected to be held in February 2021.
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