Postdoctoral researcher – La Rochelle Université

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Résumé du poste

A research institution in France is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a one-year full-time position focused on Arctic physical-biogeochemical modeling. The role includes applying for funding opportunities and engaging with international teams from NASA JPL Caltech and other institutions. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in a related field and strong computational skills. Applications should be sent to Vincent Le Fouest.

Qualifications

• Strong computational skills and a good publication record expected.
• High level of independence and curiosity required.
• Strong interest in working in an international research team.

Responsabilités

• Apply for postdoctoral funding on Arctic physical-biogeochemical modeling.
• Focus on land-ocean connectivity at high spatial resolution.
• Interact with researchers from NASA JPL Caltech and CNRS/ULaval Takuvik team.

Connaissances

Computational skills

Research interest in ocean-biogeochemical modeling

Creativity

Formation

PhD in ocean-biogeochemical modeling or a related field

Description du poste

Overview

As part of the French program “Make our Planet Great Again” (MOGPA), we are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to apply for a postdoctoral funding opportunity on Arctic physical-biogeochemical modeling. Experience in using MITgcm-Darwin would be welcome.

Project

The project will focus on land–ocean connectivity at high spatial resolution on the Mackenzie shelf (Beaufort Sea, Western Arctic).

Hosting and Collaboration

The postdoctoral fellow will be hosted at La Rochelle Université (France) and will benefit from interactions with researchers from NASA JPL Caltech and from the French CNRS/ULaval Takuvik team (Canada). The fellow will also benefit from the European H2020 Nunataryuk Arctic project (nunataryuk.org).

Applicants and Requirements

Applicants should have a PhD in ocean-biogeochemical modeling or a related field. The candidate is expected to have strong computational skills, a good publication record, a high level of independence, curiosity and creativity, and a strong interest in working in an international research team.

Position Details

This is a 1-year full-time position. The project is expected to begin in January 2021.

How to Apply

The application must include a cover letter, a short statement of your research interests (1 page max), a complete CV and the contact information of three references to send recommendation letters to support the application. Applications must be sent to Vincent Le Fouest ([e-mail]). If you have any further questions regarding this position, please contact Vincent Le Fouest ([e-mail]).