Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ecosystem Modelling – McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
The School of Geography and Earth Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is seeking applications for a postdoctoral fellow starting immediately or in fall 2015.
The successful candidate will be responsible to 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 at local, regional and global scale in response to extreme weather event. CLASS-CTEM model is part of the Canadian Earth System Model (Can-ESM2). Selected candidate 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.
The applicant should have or be about to obtain a Ph.D degree biogeosciences, atmospheric physics or related field. 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 required. Salary will be $42,500 per year plus benefits. See details at <http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/elr/collective-agreements/cupe-unit3/>. Appointment will be for one year, with possible extension for two more years.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, statement of research interests, resume and names of two referees to Dr. Altaf Arain at address listed below. Application deadline is 30 August 2015, however, review of the applications will begin immediately. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
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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