12671 - PostDoc position in Land modelling - Bologna - CMCC - Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici

Descrizione

PostDoc position in Land modelling
We 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).
The researchers will have significant flexibility to work across several projects, aligning their scientific expertise and interest with the broad scope of the division. These positions will play a critical role in advancing the capabilities of the components of the CMCC Earth System Model, particularly by improving its performance, accuracy and scientific robustness.

About us
CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change.

Role
The candidates will contribute to addressing critical challenges in model development, such as improving parameterization, implementing new processes, and coupling multiple Earth system components, these roles will contribute to increasing the overall model complexity and realism.
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.

Responsibilities

1. Postdoctoral researcher in Land Biogeochemistry modelling
   Improve the nitrogen cycle processes within CLM;
   Update the carbon emission produced by CLM (e.g. fire module, VOCs, photosynthesis);
   Conducting land only and coupled global simulations;
   Investigate impact of Land Carbon Dioxide Removal on climate.

1. Postdoctoral researcher in Land Hydrology modelling
   Improve representation of soil hydrology scheme and processes, such as leaching;
   Implement freshwater transport of nutrient from land to ocean;
   Conducting 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 (you will work 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

• Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
• 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.