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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dear Colleagues:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Center for Global Change Science (CGCS) at MIT is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to work on
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">using machine leaning methods and observations to improve the parameterizations of land surface methane
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">biogeochemistry model and the understanding of key processes and controls underlying CH<sub>4</sub> emissions.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Candidates must have a PhD degree in atmospheric sciences, biogeochemistry, or a closely related field.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The successful candidate will conduct modeling experiments with the state-of-the-art methane biogeochemistry
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">model (i.e. CESM2 community land model) and use machine learning to emulate model-simulated methane emissions
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">for model sensitivity analysis and parameter calibration. Experience in land surface modeling, machine learning,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">geospatial data analysis, and programming skills (python, Fortran, etc.) is highly desirable.
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">Applicants should have
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">excellent written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to work independently and publish the research
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</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">peer-reviewed journals<span style="color:black;background:white">. </span>The candidate will have an opportunity to collaborate with
<span style="color:black;background:white">multi-disciplinary</span> researches <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">in the center and across the institute.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Salary will be competitive and commensurate with relevant experience. Interested candidates should submit an application
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">including: (1) a statement describing qualifications, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information for three references.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For additional information, please contact Dr</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">.
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Xiang Gao at
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:xgao304@mit.edu">xgao304@mit.edu</a>.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
<span style="color:black;background:white">This is a one-year appointment with the option to
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">renew based on performance and availability of funding.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> The appointment
will start as soon as possible. <span style="color:black">The position will remain
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">open until filled.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thanks and best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Xiang Gao, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Principal Research Scientist<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Center for Global Change Science</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Massachusetts Institute of Technology</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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