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<p>Professors Damon Matthews and Kirsten Zickfeld are looking for a
postdoctoral researcher <a
href="https://www.matthewsclimatelab.org/uploads/4/1/5/1/41511361/postdoc_modelling_nbs.pdf"
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nature-based solutions. </a><br>
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<p>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:<br
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Design, execution and analysis of Earth system model simulations<br
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Preparation of scientific publications<br class="">
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Preparation of a public-facing report in advance of COP 26<br
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Organization and facilitation of virtual round-table discussions<br
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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.<br class="">
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Funding is available for one year, with possibility of renewal for
one additional year. The preferred start date is 1st August 2021.<br
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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.<br class="">
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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.<br class="">
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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 (<a
href="mailto:damon.matthews@concordia.ca" class="">damon.matthews@concordia.ca</a>)
and Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:kzickfel@sfu.ca">kzickfel@sfu.ca</a>).<br class="">
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Evaluation of applications will start immediately and will continue
until the position is filled.<br class="">
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For further information contact:<br class="">
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Dr. H. Damon Matthews<br class="">
Professor and Concordia Research Chair in Climate Science and
Sustainability Department of Geography, Planning and Environment<br
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Concordia University<br class="">
Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:damon.matthews@concordia.ca">damon.matthews@concordia.ca</a> <br class="">
Web: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.matthewsclimatelab.org">https://www.matthewsclimatelab.org</a><br class="">
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Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld<br class="">
Distinguished SFU Professor of Climate Science Department of
Geography<br class="">
Simon Fraser University<br class="">
Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:kzickfel@sfu.ca">kzickfel@sfu.ca</a><br class="">
Web: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://climateresearch.ca">https://climateresearch.ca</a> <br>
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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: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.sfu.ca/geography/people/profiles/kirsten-zickfeld.html">https://www.sfu.ca/geography/people/profiles/kirsten-zickfeld.html</a>
I respectfully acknowledge SFU is on unceded and traditional territories of the Tsleil-Waututh (səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓əm), Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw) and Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm) Nations.</pre>
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