[ES_JOBS_NET] Arctic Vegetation Modeling Postdoctoral Researcher

[Jennifer Holm]

Hello,

Can you please post the following Postdoc position to the ES JOBS email
list? Thank you!

Please apply here -
https://jobs.lbl.gov/jobs/ngee-arctic-vegetation-modeling-postdoctoral-researcher-4599

NGEE-Arctic Vegetation Modeling Postdoctoral Researcher
🔍Bay Area, California, United States
<https://jobs.lbl.gov/jobs/4599/other-jobs-matching/location-only>

We seek a postdoctoral scholar to model the impact of climate change and
disturbance on Arctic shrub distributions and feedbacks to climate change.

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL <https://www.lbl.gov/>) Division has
an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow with a focus on controls of current
and future distributions of Arctic shrubs, and associated climate
feedbacks. You will be part of a team working on the NGEE-Arctic project at
LBNL. This project aims to improve predictive understanding of the
carbon-rich Arctic system processes and feedbacks to climate. The research
goals for this postdoc are to project changes in arctic shrub distributions
in response to climate change and to explore the controls and consequences
of these vegetation shifts. In addition to pan-Arctic modeling of these
interactions, the expected objectives for this position include some
combination of (1) developing representations of dynamic Arctic vegetation
for a demographic, trait-enabled dynamic vegetation model called ELM-FATES;
testing drivers; (2) developing representations of vegetation competition
and productivity for example involving nutrient availability and plant
hydraulic stress; nitrogen-fixing vegetation; (3) evaluating model
representation of current and trending distributions of Arctic vegetation
types; and/or (4)  using observations to explore potential controls on
rates of shrubification.

We seek applicants with skills in (1) terrestrial ecosystem model
development and algorithm coding; (2) application of models to analyze
ecosystem processes (e.g. biogeochemistry, plant demography, carbon
allocation); (3) dynamic and demographic modeling; and (4) improving model
prediction using benchmarking tools and uncertainty quantification. You
will be part of a team developing mechanistic and testable land models that
can be applied across spatial and temporal scales and integrated with Earth
System Models. Analyzing terrestrial biosphere responses to warming across
the pan-Arctic domain is an important component of the research. We
particularly encourage applicants with Arctic modeling experience or other
Arctic experience.



*What You Will Do:*

   - Explore the impact of climate change and disturbance on shrub
   dynamics, carbon cycling, and plant trait distributions in the Arctic.
   - Develop and apply new conceptual models and implement them in
   numerical land models.
   - Develop and apply mathematical models for terrestrial processes across
   a range of spatial and temporal scales.
   - Evaluate parameter and structural uncertainty in land models.
   - Work creatively, independently, and productively.
   - Work as a member of a large multidisciplinary research team.
   - Publish peer-reviewed journal articles and present work at scientific
   conferences.
   - Contribute to progress reports and team deliverables.



*Additional Responsibilities as needed:*

   - Explore the impact of changes in arctic shrub distributions and traits
   on regional-global climate distributions in the Arctic. Simulate seedling
   processes at the site scale using NGEE observations from surveys and
   experiments.
   - Evaluate the extent and drivers of Arctic shrubification.



*What is Required:*

   - Ph.D. in ecology, earth sciences, or related field.
   - Background in terrestrial ecosystem ecology.
   - Strong mathematical skills.
   - Experience using land-surface biogeochemical models.
   - Ability to develop numerical representations of terrestrial ecosystem
   processes suitable for site-level and global-scale models.
   - Ability to carry out uncertainty quantification and calibration
   activities.
   - Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
   - Record of timely publications.
   - Demonstrated ability to work in teams and independently.



*Desired Qualifications:*

   - Expertise in vegetation modeling, terrestrial ecological processes,
   biogeochemistry, and/or plant-competition.
   - Arctic modeling experience or other Arctic research experience.
   - Ability to handle large data sets.
   - Experience with benchmarking and uncertainty quantification.



*The position will remain open until filled. However, for full
consideration, please apply by February 28, 2022 with the following
application materials:*

   - Cover Letter - Describe your interest in this position and the
   relevance of your background (1 page preferred, 2 pages maximum).
   - Curriculum Vitae (CV).
   - Names and contact information for three references.
   - PDFs of 1-3 of your publications.



*Notes:*

   - 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.
   - This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining
   purposes.
   - Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.
   - 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.
   - Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1
   Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.



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Vaccination Program and U.S Federal Government requirements, Berkeley Lab
requires that all members of our community obtain the COVID-19 vaccine as
soon as they are eligible. As a condition of employment at Berkeley Lab,
all Covered Individuals must Participate in the COVID-19 Vaccination
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commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities,
veterans, and all who would contribute to the Lab's mission of leading
scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism. In support of our
diverse global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or
protected veteran status.

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-- 
Jennifer Holm
Research Scientist
Climate and Ecosystems Sciences Division
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
510-495-8083
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