Postdoc in carbon cycle science

We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to study carbon fluxes between the land and atmosphere on a global to regional scale. The overarching aim is to quantify and understand recent changes in the natural and anthropogenic components of the carbon cycle using for example ground-based and airborne measurements, satellite observations, numerical modeling, and inverse modeling/data assimilation. The work will be closely connected to ongoing international projects, such as the EU-funded Copernicus CO2 (CoCO2) and Attributing and Verifying European and National Greenhouse gas and aerosol Emissions and Reconciliation with Statistical bottom-up estimates (AVENGERS).

Information about the division and the department
You will be part of the Division of Geoscience and Remote Sensing in the Department of Space, Earth and Environment . The division conducts research to tackle global environmental problems and understand processes in the Earth system, with special expertise in remote sensing and inverse methods. As an example, we are supporting ECMWF to develop an operational Copernicus CO2 service to monitor anthropogenic CO2 emissions using satellite data primarily. You will have the opportunity to join these efforts and collaborate with international partners in large EU projects (such as CoCO2 and AVENGERS).

Major responsibilities
As a postdoc, your main responsibility is to conduct research. Research duties can include:
- Analyzing observational and modeling datasets.
- Preparing inputs for real-case data assimilation experiments.
- Evaluating prior datasets and posterior fluxes from atmospheric inversions against ground-based, airborne, and satellite-based measurements.
- Performing model and data assimilation experiments.
If there is interest, the position also offers possibilities for teaching and (co-)supervision of master and PhD students (no more than 20% of working hours).

Qualifications
To qualify for the position, you must have a PhD in atmospheric science, climate science, geosciences, physics, or another closely related field awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline.
Additional requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Experience with programming and data analysis.
- Experience with working in a Linux environment.

Expertise in carbon cycle dynamics, fossil fuel emission modeling, and/or atmospheric dynamics, and previous experience with atmospheric transport modeling, ecosystem modeling, and/or inverse modeling/data assimilation are meritorious.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years, with a possibility to extend to another year contingent on performance and funding.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg .
Read more about working at Chalmers  and our benefits  for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence . Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230139 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV:(Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 2023-03-31

For questions, please contact:
Hans Chen, GEO
Email: [email protected]

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