[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc in Climate-Vegetation-Wildfire interactions

[Lara Kueppers]

Charlie Koven and I have a postdoctoral opening at Lawrence Berkeley 
National Laboratory. We are eager to find a a great candidate to work 
with a larger group of collaborators on key challenges related to 
climate-vegetation wildfire interactions in California and the Western 
U.S. LBL is an excellent place to be a postdoc!

https://lbl.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/climate-postdoctoral-scholar-3072 


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Thanks!

Lara Kueppers

UC Berkeley and LBL

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (_LBNL_ <https://www.lbl.gov/>) 
_Climate & Ecosystems_ 
<https://eesa.lbl.gov/our-divisions/climate-ecosystem-sciences/>Division 
has an opening for a Climate Postdoctoral Scholar to join the team.

In this exciting role, you will combine data synthesis, ecological 
theory, and numerical model development to explore the dynamics of 
California and western US ecosystems under a changing climate and fire 
regime. You will test and apply a vegetation demographic model that 
resolves fire effects on forest structure and composition, to explore 
feedbacks and interactions between fire behavior, vegetation dynamics, 
climate change, and management practices over both historical and future 
periods.

What You Will Do:

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    Application of the FATES-SPITFIRE model across site-level and
    regional domains.

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    Testing of model sensitivity to uncertainty in wildfire processes,
    plant traits, climate, disturbance history, hydrologic environment,
    and land management.

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    Statistical analyses of fire behavior and effects data, forest
    census and other vegetation data, and hydrological data, and
    comparison to model results.

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    Exploration of coupled changes to vegetation structure and fire
    behavior under alternate climate and management scenarios for both
    the historical and future periods.

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    Prepare and submit publications to peer-reviewed journals.

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    Share results in group meetings, seminars, etc.

What is Required:

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    Ph.D. in relevant field (e.g., fire ecology, climate science,
    ecology, ecosystem science, forestry, hydrology).

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    Proficient coding skills in, at a minimum, data analysis languages
    (Python, R, matlab, etc), and ideally, also in compiled languages
    such as Fortran.

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    Knowledge of and interest in wildfire, carbon cycle and ecological
    science concepts.

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    Experience with analysis of both observational and model-derived
    datasets.

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    Ability to understand and use state-of-the-art land-surface and
    vegetation demography models.

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    Evidence of ability to publish research results in peer-reviewed
    journals.

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    Ability and desire to work within an integrated, multi-institution
    team whose activities span from field research to Earth system model
    development.

Desired Qualifications:

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    Experience working with one of the following class of models: land
    surface models, terrestrial biosphere models, individual-based/gap
    models, hydrological models, ecosystem models, vegetation
    demographic models.

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    Prior research on wildfire.

For full consideration, please apply by November 9, 2020.

Notes:

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    This is a full-time, 1 year, postdoctoral appointment with the
    possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance,
    continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. You
    must have less than 4 years of paid postdoctoral experience. Salary
    for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.

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    This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining
    purposes.

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    Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.

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    This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions
    will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the
    responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a
    conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant
    from being considered for employment.

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    Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Berkeley Lab.
    Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and
    staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful
    candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a
    commitment to advancing equity and inclusion.

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    Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab,
    1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.


Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will 
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, 
disability, age, or protected veteran status. Berkeley Lab is in 
compliance with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision under 
41 CFR 60-1.4. Click_here_ 
<http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm>to view 
the poster and supplement: "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law."

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory encourages applications from 
women, minorities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups presently 
considering scientific research careers.

-- 
Lara M. Kueppers
Associate Professor, Energy & Resources Group, UC Berkeley
Faculty Scientist, Climate and Ecosystem Sciences Division, Berkeley Lab
510.457.6524

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