[ES_JOBS_NET] Carbon cycle postdoc at the University of Toronto

[Debra Wunch]

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity at the University of Toronto

We invite applications for a postdoctoral position at the University of 
Toronto in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Physics.

Description of duties:

In this Canadian Space Agency-funded project, the successful candidate 
will combine satellite measurements and a high-resolution model over 
Canada to address two main questions about Canadian air quality and 
greenhouse gas emissions: 1. How well can satellite measurements of 
carbon monoxide (CO) constrain Boreal forest fire emissions and improve 
the current state-of-the-art Boreal fire emissions models? and 2. How 
well can satellite measurements of methane (CH4) reduce uncertainty on 
Canada’s anthropogenic methane emissions?

Salary: $55,000/year plus benefits

Required qualifications:

The candidate must have completed a PhD or be scheduled to complete 
their PhD before the end of August 2021. Expertise is required in one or 
more of the following areas: atmospheric physics or chemistry, 
environmental science and engineering, or biogeochemistry. Experience 
working with and interpreting large atmospheric datasets is required, 
and experience running an atmospheric model (e.g., GEOS-Chem) is 
strongly desirable. Applicants should have demonstrated quantitative and 
computational skills, and a successful publication record.

Application instructions:

All individuals interested in this position must submit a CV, names and 
contact information of three references, and a cover letter detailing 
current and future research interests to Prof. Debra Wunch 
(dwunch at atmosp.physics.utoronto.ca) by the closing date.

Closing date: Applications will be evaluated beginning May 21, 2021 and 
will be accepted until the position is filled.

Supervisor: Debra Wunch

Expected start date: September 1, 2021 (flexible)

Term: 1 year, renewable for up to 2 additional years

FTE: 1.0

The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week for a full-time 
postdoctoral fellow (pro-rated for those holding a partial appointment) 
recognizing that the needs of the employee’s research and training and 
the needs of the supervisor’s research program may require flexibility 
in the performance of the employee’s duties and hours of work.

Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto is 
covered by the terms of the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective 
Agreement.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its 
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / 
persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North 
America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may 
contribute to the further diversification of ideas.