[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral fellowship in land surface modelling (Montreal, QC, Canada)

[Haley alcock]

We are looking for a highly motivated individual for a PDF position devoted
to plant hydraulics modelling.The position is based at the Université de
Montréal [UdeM] (Prof. Oliver Sonnentag) as part of a Canadian Space Agency
(CSA) funded project with the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
(Prof.Alexandre Roy) and Environment and Climate Change Canada [ECCC] (Dr.
Joe Melton), in collaboration with other university and government
researchers. The project will enhance the process-based simulation of
boreal forest plant hydraulic functioning in the Canadian Land Surface
Scheme including Biogeochemical Cycles (CLASSIC
<https://cccma.gitlab.io/classic_pages/>), a terrestrial ecosystem model,
with the use of remotely sensed passive microwave vegetation optical depth.
The position is co-supervised by Drs. Joe Melton and Oliver Sonnentag with
input from the entire team.

While previous experience with land surface or terrestrial ecosystem models
is highly desirable, more so the applicant should have the ability to
rapidly gain an understanding of physical and biogeochemical processes from
the existing scientific literature, and be able to develop mathematical
parameterizations for implementation in a modelling framework. Applicants
must have a PhD in a field related to terrestrial physics or ecosystem
processes; peer-reviewed publications; and enthusiasm and drive for both
independent and team-based research.

The position is available for three years ($55,000 CAD/year plus benefits).
More details can be found here <http://www.serum-afpc.com/postdocs/>.

Please email application packages consisting of 1) cover letter, 2)
curriculum vitae, 3) an English writing sample (ideally a publication), 4)
copies of academic credentials, and 5) names and contact information of at
least two referees to: joe.melton at ec.gc.ca, and
oliver.sonnentag at umontreal.ca

The review of applications will commence immediately until the position is
filled. Receipt of your application will be confirmed by email but only
applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Once contacted for
an interview, please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will
endeavour to make arrangements.

UdeM and ECCC are committed to fostering diversity within their communities
as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We
welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our
research community including, but not limited to: women; visible
minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with
disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity and/or
expression. We understand that career paths vary. Legitimate career
interruptions will in no way prejudice the assessment process and their
impact will be carefully considered.

UdeM, with its affiliated schools, HEC Montréal and Polytechnique Montréal,
is the leading hub of higher education in Quebec. UdeM ranks 4th in the
country in terms of the volume of its research activities. UdeM is situated
on land where, long before the arrival of the French, people of many
Indigenous nations came together and interacted. We wish to acknowledge
these nations, their descendants and the spirit of fraternity that presided
over the signing in 1701 of the Great Peace of Montreal, a treaty that
fostered peaceful relationships between France, its Indigenous allies and
the Haudenosaunee federation (pronunciation: O-di-no-sho-ni). The spirit of
fraternity that inspired this treaty serves as a model for UdeM’s community.

ECCC is the lead federal department for a wide range of environmental
issues and is relied upon to provide science-based environmental
information and services so that Canadians may make informed decisions
relating to their health and safety. ECCC is tasked with implementing the
Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, Canada’s Paris
Agreement commitments, and contributing to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda
Sustainable Development Goals.

See job posting and more info here <https://atmosbios.com/opportunities/>.
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