The School of Geography and Earth Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is seeking applications for a Ph.D student to work on Terrestrial Ecosystem Modeling studies.
The main objective of this work test and further develop the nitrogen (N) cycle coupled Canada Land Surface Scheme – Canadian Terrestrial Ecosystem Model (CLASS-CTEM+N) and to explore biogeochemical and hydrological feedbacks and quantify uncertainties in carbon, water and energy budgets using observed data from flux tower sites associated with global Fluxnet (<http://fluxnet.ornl.gov/>). CLASS-CTEM model is part of the Canadian Earth System Model (Can-ESM2). Selected student will have opportunities to collaborate with researchers and partners associated with the McMaster Centre for Climate Change (<http://climate.mcmaster.ca/>) and Climate Research Branch, Environment Canada.
Qualified candidates should submit resume, copies of their B.Sc and M.Sc transcripts or grade sheets and names of two referees to Dr. Altaf Arain at the address listed below. Application deadline is 30 August 2015, however, review of the applications will begin immediately. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants should have a background in land surface schemes or vegetation ecosystem models and strong analytical and programming skills using FORTRAN. Familiarity with Matlab or R, NetCDF and UNIX platforms is also desired.
Preference will be given to Canada citizens or permanent residents. International applicants with exceptionally strong academic record and relevant background may also be considered.
M. Altaf Arain (Ph.D)
Professor
School of Geography and Earth Sciences
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4K1
Tel: 905-525-9140 Ext. 27941
Email: arainm@mcmaster.ca
http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/geo/people/faculty/arain/
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