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Job Description Summary
Michigan Technological University and the Tropical Responses to Altered Climate Experiment (TRACE; forestwarming.org) are seeking a full-time modeling ecosystem ecologist post-doctoral researcher. The position will involve the development and evaluation of ELM-FATES (the land component of the Dept. of Energy Earth system model E3SM coupled with the Functionally Assembled Terrestrial Ecosystem Simulator - FATES) using data from the TRACE site, a climate change experiment taking place in the Luquillo Experimental Forest in eastern Puerto Rico. TRACE is an in-situ field warming experiment that aims to study the effects of climate change and disturbance on tropical forests, particularly effects on carbon and nutrient cycling. This is a two-year, full-time position through Michigan Tech.
Successful applicants would be joining a diverse team of empirical and modeling ecosystem ecologists, working at the cutting edge of above-and-below-ground resource interactions. Collaboration with TRACE principal investigators and Oak Ridge National Laboratory will be essential to the success of this position.
Michigan Tech attracts world-class staff and faculty who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply (https://www.mtu.edu/diversity-inclusion/).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
Synthesis and analysis of observational and experimental data, model-data integration, execution and analysis of model simulations to understand tropical ecosystem responses to changing environments, and publication in leading journals.
Employees will apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)
Ph.D. in ecology, botany, applied mathematics, or related field.
Required Experience (minimum requirements)
* A proven track record of publication in leading peer-reviewed journals
* Experience in model development in a large terrestrial ecosystem model
* Experience with model-data integration
Desirable Education and/or Experience
* Experience in ecological data collation, synthesis, analysis, and management
* Experience working with land surface models such as ELM or CLM
* Experience working with FATES
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)
* Programming skills in FORTRAN
* Programming skills in data analysis languages R and/or Python
* Excellent written and oral communication
* Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required pieces of training; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training:
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Other Conditions of Employment:
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an E-Verified Position.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
12 months
Shift
Pay Rate/Salary
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. No less than $47,500.
Title of Position Supervisor
Professor
Posting Type
Internal & External Posting
Dependent on Funding
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)
Applicants should submit the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. In the cover letter, please include a clear statement of purpose, including what topics of scientific inquiry are most interesting and inspiring to you and what makes you uniquely qualified for this position.
Screening of applicants will begin on July 1, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. We are aiming for a September 2022 start date, but this is negotiable. This position has the potential to be filled by a remote employee working in the United States. During the interview process, applicants will be able to discuss specific requirements for remote work in this position.
Additional Information
The is a two-year, full-time position through Michigan Tech. The position is subject to a performance review after six months. Annual compensation begins at $47,500 per year + 40% fringe rate but is commensurate with experience. The postdoc will be based in Houghton, Michigan within the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological... For full info follow application link.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
