[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dynamic Global Vegetation Modeling, University of New Hampshire

[Henrique Duarte]

The Global Ecology group at the Earth Systems Research Center, University
of New Hampshire (UNH), has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral
research associate. The successful candidate will apply a dynamic global
vegetation model (DGVM) to the conterminous USA and the globe, to explore
future projections of vegetation conditions under climate change scenarios.
The project is a joint venture with USDA Forest Service, and the study
results will inform the Forest Service Resource Planning Act (RPA)
Assessment. The successful candidate is anticipated to have a strong
background in modeling and/or global ecology, is highly motivated to
produce actionable science, and is ready to lead high impact journal
publications.

The postdoctoral research associate will be supervised by Dr. Xiao, with
additional guidance from and collaboration with other UNH (Dr. Henrique
Duarte) and Forest Service (Dr. John Kim) researchers. Applications will be
considered on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate has been selected.
The initial appointment will be for 1 year, with a possibility to extend
depending on performance and funding availability.

Duties/Responsibilities
* Lead research on the calibration of the dynamic global vegetation model
(DGVM) to two spatial extents/resolutions: conterminous USA (CONUS) and to
the globe.
* Run the calibrated DGVM into the future using CMIP6 future climate
projections selected by the FS RPA Assessment.
* Lead manuscript preparation and conference presentations on project
findings, with a strong emphasis on the publication of high-quality and
high-impact papers.

Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
* A Ph.D. in ecosystem modeling, vegetation modeling, earth system
modeling, global ecology, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Research and Outreach Skills:
* Strong research experience in modeling ecosystem processes at local to
global scales.
* Experience exploring and manipulating continental to global scale
ecological datasets.
* Demonstrated record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a research team setting.
* Strong interest and motivation in writing high impact journal articles.

Programming and Computing Skills:
* Ability to read, understand, explore and manipulate scientific data files
(e.g., netCDF).
* Strong programming skills in a tool that allows effective manipulation of
gridded data, such as MATLAB, Python, R, or NCO.
* Ability to read and do limited modifications of C/C++ model source code.
* Ability to use Windows or MacOS.
* Ability to run simulations on a high performance computing platform
running Linux and a job control system such as PBS or SLURM.
* Ability to use various software for composing a manuscript and plotting
figures and maps suitable for publication, including GIS.

Additional Experience:
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proven ability to meet deadlines.
* Ability to effectively survey and read relevant scientific literature,
and collaboratively brainstorm paper writing opportunities based on current
project.

Applicant Instructions
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when
applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter
* Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move
forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in
the position announcement will not be reviewed.

For more information:
https://usnh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/details/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_JR6856
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