PostDoc in Earth system modeling with a focus on adaptive scenarios
https://www.climate.unibe.ch/
The Ocean Modelling group of the Climate- and Environmental Physics Division at the University of Bern is seeking applications for a postdoc position in the area of Earth system modeling. An adaptive emission reduction approach has recently been developed at the University of Bern. This approach allows developing emission trajectories for CO2 and other radiative forcing agents that would iteratively adapt to meet the temperature goals of the Paris Agreement. Several modeling centers have now run simulations using this novel approach. The goal of the Post-Doc project is to analyze the adaptive CO2 scenario simulations from multiple Earth system models with a focus on the ocean physics and biogeochemistry, but analysis of the global Earth system are also planned. In addition, targeted simulations will be conducted with NOAA’s GFDL fully coupled Earth system model to complement the existing multi-model simulations. The research will be embedded within the 4C project which aims at reducing the uncertainty in our quantitative understanding of carbonclimate interactions and feedbacks.
The project offers the opportunity to work with a comprehensive climate-carbon cycle Earth system model and to collaborate with carbon cycle experts within the 4C project (https://4ccarbon.eu) and the Climate and Environmental Physics Division. In addition, the researcher will profit from being an active part of the dynamical ocean modeling group. The candidate will present results at international scientific meetings and publish in peer-reviewed literature. The candidate is also encouraged to work on related topics and to develop her/his own projects. The salary is according to the guidelines of the University of Bern. The term of appointment is for two years.
We are looking for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher with a PhD in oceanography, Earth sciences, physics, mathematics, or related fields. Candidates with a strong background in climate modeling, the analysis of large datasets and in ocean biogeochemistry or carbon cycle are preferred. The position requires the ability and interest to work across disciplines, and the proven ability to work independently.
Applications should include a motivation letter, CV, publication list, web link to the PhD thesis, and the contact details of three references. The application should be submitted as a single pdf file to Prof. Thomas Frölicher (thomas.froelicher@unibe.ch). Consideration of applications begins on March 25. The project start is preferentially in spring 2022.