12671 - Postdoc Position In Land Modelling BOLOGNA

12671 - Postdoc Position In Land Modelling
Bologna
Emilia Romagna, BOLOGNA

12671 - PostDoc position in Land modellingWe are looking for two highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to join our Earth System Model (ESM) team, focusing on developing hydrological and biogeochemistry processes within the land surface numerical model employed at the CMCC (i. e.

Community Land Model, CLM).

These positions aim to advance the representation and understanding of the carbon, nitrogen, energy, and water cycles and their interlinkages at various time and spatial scales. Deadline: March 15th, 2025Responsibilities:The candidates will contribute to addressing critical challenges in model development, such as improving parameterization, implementing new processes, and coupling multiple Earth system components. The successful candidates will be responsible for the effective and timely development, implementation, and assessment of land hydrological and biogeochemical processes.

Candidates should have a strong background in land surface, soil, and/or hydrology modeling and a solid understanding of climate variability and land-atmosphere interactions. Postdoctoral researcher in Land Biogeochemistry modelling:The successful candidate will work on developing and implementing biogeochemical processes in the Community Land Model (CLM).

Responsibilities include:Improve the nitrogen cycle processes within CLM;Update the carbon emission produced by CLM (e. g.

fire module, VOCs, photosynthesis);Conduct land-only and coupled global simulations;Investigate the impact of Land Carbon Dioxide Removal on climate. Postdoctoral researcher in Land Hydrology modelling:The successful candidate will work on developing and implementing hydrological processes in the Community Land Model (CLM) and in the river routing scheme.

Responsibilities include:Improve representation of soil hydrology scheme and processes, such as leaching;Implement freshwater transport of nutrients from land to ocean;Conduct land-only and coupled global simulations;Evaluate the variability of the water cycle and its impact on the climate system. Requirements:PhD in physics, climate science, environmental science, applied mathematics or equivalent subjects, or at least three years of demonstrated experience in numerical modeling and Earth system research;Very good knowledge of written and oral English language;Evidence of ability to work independently and in teams;Advanced computer literacy, programming skills, scientific computation (working with complex FORTRAN and PYTHON codes in a UNIX / LINUX environment);Confident at data analysis and data processing using tools (e. g.

Python or MATLAB);Experience of working in High Performance Computing environment;Optionally, ability to analyse and use observational data (e. g.

satellite and in situ data). Duration, Compensation & Benefits:The position will be based in Bologna CMCC office;The positions are available with flexible start dates in spring 2025.

The initial appointment will be for a period of 24 months, with the possibility of renewal.

Tenure may be granted after 2 to 4 years, contingent upon the candidate's progression and successful appointment as a junior researcher.

The gross annual salary will range from 30 to 35K Euros, depending on qualifications and experience;Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract;Flexible working time as per internal policies;Support during the immigration process, if needed. PROTECTED CATEGORY: Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition. CMCC is an equal-opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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