Postdoctoral Researcher – Terrestrial Ecosystem Modeling

Postdoctoral Researcher – Terrestrial Ecosystem Modeling – 74051
Organization: ES-Earth Sciences

The Climate Science Department of the Earth Sciences Division has an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in terrestrial ecosystem modeling with an emphasis on tropical forests. Structural process-level uncertainty in terrestrial carbon cycling processes will be a key focus, and identifying key terrestrial ecosystem processes for next-generation model development will be an important research goal.

The work will be part of the DOE-sponsored Climate Science for a Sustainable Energy Future (CSSEF) project. The position offers an excellent environment for working with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team and will require strong motivation and excellent oral and written communication skills. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a renowned center of scientific expertise in many facets of climate-related fundamental and applied science.

The successful candidate will focus on characterizing and reducing uncertainty in CLM, the land-surface model integrated in CESM. The research will address several sources of uncertainty, including: (1) representation and parameterization of ecosystem processes in CLM, with an emphasis on processes affecting trees; (2) spatial heterogeneity; and (3) climate forcing and CO2 fertilization. Developing and applying inverse methods, sensitivity analyses, and data assimilation approaches is also of interest.

The work will require an applicant with a wide range of skills, which may include: (1) use and development of state-of-the-art terrestrial ecosystem models; (2) knowledge of uncertainty, sensitivity, inverse modeling, and data assimilation (including remote sensing) methods; (3) oral and written presentation of results; and (4) ability to work in an integrated team environment. A recent PhD is required.

Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.

Note: This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon performance, funding, and operational need.

How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://bit.ly/lbl74051Fluxnet and follow the instructions to complete the application process.

Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.