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Open positions in the ICOS field
Postdoctoral position (18 months), Assessing atmospheric methane and hydrogen sources in the Aix-Marseille area (fine scale modelling and field measurements) in the framework of the environmental transition, Aix-Marseille Université, France
Aix-Marseille Université are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work in the HYFLEX project, funded by ITEM. HYFLEX is a transdisciplinary project aiming at understanding the stakes and risks - especially on the climate and on the environment - of the energy transition from fossil fuels (mostly natural gas i.e. mostly methane) to hydrogen in the south-east of France, but also the underlying mechanisms such as the perception of these risks by the population, stakeholders and socio-economic actors, for shedding light on the current trajectory and flexibility points of this environmental transition.
The group is seeking a proactive postdoctoral fellow specialised in Environmental sciences to conduct the following tasks:
- Fine-scale modeling of atmospheric methane plumes emitted from industrial sites such as the Geomethane site as a first proxy of potential future Hydrogen leaks, using methane data collected by mobile CRDS (Cavity Ring Down Spectroscopy) measurements started in the Spring 2024, for quantifying the emissions associated to these plumes with a comparison to the local emissions inventory, to help providing better information on current regional greenhouse gas emissions. An attempt at providing a quantitative impact of these leaks on climate through a combination of a literature survey and of the modeling results will be performed.
- Attempting at measuring directly hydrogen leaks on industrial sites in the Fos-Berre area already producing hydrogen, and modeling the associated H2 plumes (or virtual ones in case of no leak) to understand their propagation into the atmosphere.
Deadline for applications is 4th September 2024. Read more about how to apply here: https://www.icos-cp.eu/sites/default/files/2024-07/academic_positions-ITEM-HYFLEX-IMBE-IXR_23072024.docx
PostDoc / Data Scientist in the field of geodata and/or remote sensing, Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (MPI-BGC), Jena, Germany
The Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (MPI-BGC) in Jena is looking for a PostDoc / Data Scientist in the field of geodata and/or remote sensing (m/f/d) , full-time, for 2 years, extension possible.
They are looking for an enthusiastic scientist to complement our team efforts in tackling current research questions in the field of data-driven estimates of European and global land ecosystem-atmosphere fluxes. The position involves integration and participation in multiple large projects from Horizon Europe and the European Space Agency.
The Global Diagnostic Modelling group coordinates the FLUXCOM initiative (Jung et al. 2020), which uses approaches to integrate satellite remote sensing data, eddy covariance flux observations, and machine learning to generate global estimates of land-atmosphere carbon and energy fluxes. Currently, the FLUXCOM team is composed of individuals from ecophysiology, data science, machine learning, and remote sensing.
The Global Diagnostic Modelling group seeks a candidate to integrate new and high-resolution observational datasets into the existing FLUXCOM workflow. This includes building tailored pipelines for data extraction and pre-processing to generate analysis-ready data (ARD). In addition, the new person will implement a novel machine learning model structure that is able to account for the mismatch in observational supports (i.e. spatial footprints) between eddy covariance measurements and satellite observations. In practice, this will require characterising the dynamic nature of both types of footprints and evaluate the representativity of the matching area in both space and time.
Deadline for applications is 30th August 2024. Read more and apply here: https://bgc-jena.mpg.de/karriere/14-2024
Postdoctoral Position, Stanford University, Earth System Science: Tropical methane emissions and the Global Methane Budget, Stanford University Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California
Stanford Earth Sciences (the Jackson lab) in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability is hiring a full-time postdoctoral scientist to contribute to a project quantifying tropical methane fluxes in Brazil, Peru, French Guiana, and Botswana as part of the FLUXNET-CH4 network we recently established.
The postdoc will contribute to field and flux-tower measurements in tropical forests and wetlands with local partners and is likely to assist with regional synthesis, analysis, and scaling of methane fluxes across sites. The project contributes to the Global Methane Budget of the Global Carbon Project.
Applications close on 23rd September 2024, however prospective applicants are encourage to apply by 1st August 2024 to assure full consideration. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Read more and apply here: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8024037/-postdoctoral-position-earth-system-science-stanford-university/
Postdoctoral researcher, Agricultural Micrometeorology and Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Aarhus University, Denmark
The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University, Denmark, is offering a postdoctoral position in agricultural micrometeorology and greenhouse gas emissions, starting 1 November 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. This is a full-time position for a 3-year period, with the possibility to extend it for another year.
Agriculture is a large source of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Significant reductions of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural systems are rapidly needed to achieve net-zero production, while maintaining yields, avoiding pollution swapping, and promoting farmer’s engagement to adopt mitigation measures. This role contributes to the SmartField project, which seeks to develop a research and development platform renowned worldwide for its advanced monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions, especially nitrous oxide.
The chosen applicant will join efforts with a diverse, multidisciplinary team aiming to lower greenhouse gas outputs in Danish agricultural crop production. The chosen applicant will have the responsibility of focusing on micrometeorological and chamber-based measurements of greenhouse gases. The focus of the position will be on (i) the analysis of large biogeochemical datasets with the aim to assess mitigation measures of greenhouse gas emissions, and (ii) the management of research activities at a highly monitored experimental field site.
Deadline for applications is 1st August 2024, 23:59 CEST. Read more and apply here: https://international.au.dk/about/profile/vacant-positions/job/postdoc-in-agricultural-micrometeorology-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions
Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Exploring the evolution of aerosol properties along their transport through ground-based and satellite observations in the Southern Hemisphere, University of La Reunion, Saint-Denis, France
Laboratoire de l’Atmosphère et des Cyclones (LACy) at University of La Reunion, Saint-Denis, France, is looking for a postdoctoral fellow. The objective of this post-Doc project is a characterization of the evolution of aerosols properties in the troposphere in the Southern Hemisphere.
This work should help to answer the following scientific questions:
- How do evolve the aerosol properties (size distribution, shape, absorption and scattering properties, hygroscopicity, and vertical distributions of these parameters) along their transport in the troposphere of the Southern Hemisphere?
- What are the processes (mixture, growth, sedimentation, interaction with clouds and rainfall) governing this evolution?
The work will be divided into 3 distinct parts:
- Retrieval of aerosol characteristics at their emission using available databases, in situ and remote sensing (ground-based and spaceborne) observations
- Retrieval of aerosol characteristics along their transport using in situ and remote sensing (ground-based and spaceborne) observations
- Meso-scale simulations of plume ageing case studies.
Read more and apply here: https://lacy.univ-reunion.fr/activites/programmes-de-recherche/realistic/job-opportunity
PhD Position, Exploring the climate-altering potential of biomass burning aerosols from wildfire origin on the regional climate in the South West Indian Ocean, University of La Reunion, Saint-Denis, France
Laboratoire de l’Atmosphère et des Cyclones (LACy) at University of La Reunion, Saint-Denis, France, is looking for a PhD candidate. This thesis project intends to explore the climate-altering potential of biomass burning aerosols from wildfire origin on the regional climate in the South West Indian Ocean. The smoke belt (South America, Africa and Australia) is the targeted emission source.
The thesis should bring light to the following scientific questions:
- Is the aerosol impact on regional climate in the SWIO driven by biomass burning aerosols?
- How comparable is this impact w.r.t. GHG climate impact?
- What is the impact at the regional scale?
Read more and apply here: https://lacy.univ-reunion.fr/activites/programmes-de-recherche/realistic/job-opportunity