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<span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Plant-Soil Interactions Group in the Environmental Sciences
Division (ESD), Biological and Environmental Systems Directorate (BESSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The position will focus on spatial analysis and modeling of coastal wetland processes.</span></span></p>
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<span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This position is part of an ongoing project to incorporate coastal wetland processes into the E3SM Earth system model. As part of
the research team, you will synthesize spatial data on vegetation, hydrology, and biogeochemistry to configure and evaluate model simulations of estuarine wetland ecosystems subject to gradients in freshwater and saltwater influences. This project is an exciting
opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team to build new processes into an Earth system scale model and build connections within the DOE and academic research communities.</span></span></p>
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<span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Major Duties/Responsibilities: </b></span></span></p>
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<li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Conduct model simulations of hydro-biogeochemical cycles and vegetation interactions
in estuary regions</span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Use synthesis and/or machine learning approaches to develop spatial datasets for coastal
wetland model configuration and evaluation</span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Communicate model developments and research results through group meetings and conference
presentations</span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Publish results in peer-reviewed journal articles</span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Work closely with an integrated team of computational modelers along with collaborators
who use experimental and observational methods</span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Basic Qualifications:</b></span></span></p>
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<li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">A PhD in environmental science, Earth science, environmental modeling or a related field
completed within the last 5 years</span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Understanding of hydrological, biogeochemical, and ecological processes in coastal wetland
ecosystems</span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Programming experience in Fortran, python, R, or related language</span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills</span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Experience working independently on scientific research and technical projects</span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Preferred Qualifications:</b></span></span></p>
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<li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Experience working in or modeling coastal wetland ecosystems</span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Experience developing, running, and/or evaluating ecosystem or land surface models</span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in spatial data analysis, GIS, or machine learning techniques</span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Experience developing scientific or technical software using collaborative development
tools such as Github</span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Interest in working collaboratively in a team science environment</span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Record of publication in the peer-reviewed literature</span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent written and oral communication skills</span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively
in collaborative teams across the laboratory </span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;clear:both"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish
multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs</span></span></li></ul>
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Please apply by September 1 for full consideration: <a href="https://jobs.ornl.gov/job/Oak-Ridge-Postdoctoral-Research-Associate-Coastal-Wetland-Modeling-TN-37830/915715800/">https://jobs.ornl.gov/job/Oak-Ridge-Postdoctoral-Research-Associate-Coastal-Wetland-Modeling-TN-37830/915715800/</a></div>
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