[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral opportunity in Earth-system modelling of nature-based climate solutions, Canada

[KirstenZickfeld]

Professors Damon Matthews and Kirsten Zickfeld are looking for a 
postdoctoral researcher for a 
<https://www.matthewsclimatelab.org/uploads/4/1/5/1/41511361/postdoc_modelling_nbs.pdf>new 
project on the Earth-system modelling of nature-based solutions. 
<https://www.matthewsclimatelab.org/uploads/4/1/5/1/41511361/postdoc_modelling_nbs.pdf>

We invite applications from highly motivated PhDs with an interest in 
policy-relevant climate science and public outreach. The successful 
applicant will be part of a Microsoft-funded research project 
investigating the climate implications of temporary land-based carbon 
storage. The position will involve:

• Design, execution and analysis of Earth system model simulations

• Preparation of scientific publications

• Preparation of a public-facing report in advance of COP 26

• Organization and facilitation of virtual round-table discussions

The successful applicant will work under the supervision of both Dr. H. 
Damon Matthews at Concordia University in Montreal and Dr. Kirsten 
Zickfeld at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada and have the 
choice to reside at either University. Drs. Matthews and Zickfeld lead 
dynamic research groups with extensive expertise in Earth system 
modelling and climate-carbon cycle interactions, and have successfully 
collaborated for many years.

Funding is available for one year, with possibility of renewal for one 
additional year. The preferred start date is 1st August 2021.

Candidates with a PhD degree (or international equivalent) in climate 
science, physical geography, environmental science or related 
disciplines are invited to apply. Strong quantitative and 
computational skills, demonstrated ability to publish work in 
peer-reviewed journals, ability to work independently and excellent oral 
and written communication skills are required. Experience running an 
Earth system model of full or intermediate complexity is strongly 
desirable, as is experience working within a stakeholder- engaged 
research environment.

Concordia University and Simon Fraser University are strongly committed 
to diversity within their community and especially welcome applications 
from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous Peoples, 
persons with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender 
identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification 
of ideas.

For consideration, please send a single pdf document containing 1) a 
1-page cover letter summarizing qualifications and experience relevant 
to the advertised position, 2) a CV listing education, past 
employment, research contributions including a publication list and 
contact information of two academic references, and 3) a 2-page research 
statement outlining research interests related to the advertised 
position to Dr. H. Damon Matthews (damon.matthews at concordia.ca 
<mailto:damon.matthews at concordia.ca>) and Dr. Kirsten 
Zickfeld (kzickfel at sfu.ca).

Evaluation of applications will start immediately and will continue 
until the position is filled.

For further information contact:

Dr. H. Damon Matthews
Professor and Concordia Research Chair in Climate Science and 
Sustainability Department of Geography, Planning and Environment
Concordia University
Email: damon.matthews at concordia.ca
Web: https://www.matthewsclimatelab.org

Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld
Distinguished SFU Professor of Climate Science Department of Geography
Simon Fraser University
Email: kzickfel at sfu.ca
Web: https://climateresearch.ca

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Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld
Distinguished SFU Professor of Climate Science

Department of Geography
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby BC Canada V5A 1S6
Phone: 778-7829047
Web: https://www.sfu.ca/geography/people/profiles/kirsten-zickfeld.html

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