We are looking to hire a postdoctoral researcher to work on “Global Ocean And Land Alkalinization” (GOAL-A), a new Department of Energy (DOE) Earth Shot project that aims to create a fully connected global inorganic carbon model. The project will center on improving and integrating biogeochemical models in several “domains” including soils, streams and rivers, the near coast, and the open ocean; conducting both within domain modeling and global earth system modeling. While the scope is global, early analyses will validate this modeling framework using data from the Mississippi watershed and Gulf of Mexico. This project will improve our understanding of how carbon dioxide removal practices like enhanced rock weathering and ocean alkalinity enhancement will affect atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, ecosystems, flow path chemistry, ocean pH, and domain-specific alkalinization.
This new project is a collaboration between Yale, Georgia Tech, Princeton, and Texas A&M. We are currently seeking to hire a postdoctoral researcher at Yale University with modeling expertise and interests in carbon cycling, biogeochemistry, soils, hydrology, atmospheric or coupled climate models, reaction transport modeling, river network modeling, regional coastal ocean biogeochemical modeling and global ocean circulation/biogeochemical models. We are particularly interested in those with backgrounds in SWAT modeling, solid phase mass balance for the purpose of MRV, or with interests in contributing to the soils or rivers domains. A solid understanding of basic hydrology and water quality is required. Experience with various hydrology, hydraulic, sediment transport, and water quality models, especially public domain models, is a plus. This includes the simulation of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycling in the water column and sediments of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Common examples include, but are not limited to, QUAL2K, CE-QUAL-W2, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, NSMII, and SWAT.
The annual salary for this position is $68,000 plus benefits. Hybrid and remote options possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter and a CV. Please send application materials and general inquiries to [email protected]