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PDRA Earth System Modeller - Cambridge, UK
15 April 2024 - 17:33
Cambridge,
United Kingdom
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British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for a PDRA in Earth System Modeller to join their Ice Dynamics and Paleoclimate team. BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. They employ experts from many different professions to carry out their Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe!
Working at BAS is rewarding. Their skilled science, operational and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through their extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs. British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation www.ukri.org
As a valued member of their team, you’ll be eligible for the following benefits:
· 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days
· Excellent civil service pension (with 26% or more employer contribution, depending on your band)
· 24 hours/365 days access to employee assistance programme (EAP – including support with physical, mental, social, health and financial issues)
· Flexible and family friendly working opportunities
· Cycle to work scheme
· Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories and much more.
The selected candidate will be joining their Ice Dynamics and Palaeoclimate team to help them to deliver new insights in the past changes in the carbon cycle that can be used to inform future climate projections. Specifically, the candidate will be working closely with the ice core gas geochemistry lab led by Dr. Thomas Bauska (https://www.bas.ac.uk/profile/thausk/).
The ideal start date for the position is in the late Summer/early Autumn of 2024.
Working at BAS is rewarding. Their skilled science, operational and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through their extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs. British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation www.ukri.org
As a valued member of their team, you’ll be eligible for the following benefits:
· 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days
· Excellent civil service pension (with 26% or more employer contribution, depending on your band)
· 24 hours/365 days access to employee assistance programme (EAP – including support with physical, mental, social, health and financial issues)
· Flexible and family friendly working opportunities
· Cycle to work scheme
· Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories and much more.
The selected candidate will be joining their Ice Dynamics and Palaeoclimate team to help them to deliver new insights in the past changes in the carbon cycle that can be used to inform future climate projections. Specifically, the candidate will be working closely with the ice core gas geochemistry lab led by Dr. Thomas Bauska (https://www.bas.ac.uk/profile/thausk/).
The ideal start date for the position is in the late Summer/early Autumn of 2024.
Description
The Ice Core Gas Laboratory at the British Antarctic Survey is recruiting a PDRA to augment their team’s expertise in greenhouse gas analysis to include an Earth System modelling component. Using their numerical modelling skills, the ideal candidate will further develop an earth system model of intermediate complexity to study the greenhouse gas feedbacks over glacial-interglacial timescales. In anticipation of new data emerging from various “Old Ice” drilling efforts, a time period of particular interest will be the mid-Pleistocene transition when the earth transitioned from 40k to 100k cycles.
Rewind the clock to 1,500,000 years ago and then fast forward back to today. How has the earth’s climate changed? The first thing you would notice is that the earth oscillates between warm climates, like today, and cold climates, when the earth was much cooler (~7 degrees C) and massive ice sheets reached as far south as present-day New York City and North Norfolk. These swings between cold and warm climates occur with a distinct rhythm, like a heartbeat for the earth. The second thing you might notice is that this heartbeat slowed as you move closer to today. Sometime around 900,000 years ago the pattern moved from a warm period occurring every 40,000 years to every 100,000 years. This transition is known as the mid-Pleistocene
Transition (MPT) and remains one of the long-standing enigmas in paleoclimate.
Rewind the clock to 1,500,000 years ago and then fast forward back to today. How has the earth’s climate changed? The first thing you would notice is that the earth oscillates between warm climates, like today, and cold climates, when the earth was much cooler (~7 degrees C) and massive ice sheets reached as far south as present-day New York City and North Norfolk. These swings between cold and warm climates occur with a distinct rhythm, like a heartbeat for the earth. The second thing you might notice is that this heartbeat slowed as you move closer to today. Sometime around 900,000 years ago the pattern moved from a warm period occurring every 40,000 years to every 100,000 years. This transition is known as the mid-Pleistocene
Transition (MPT) and remains one of the long-standing enigmas in paleoclimate.
Tasks
Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop specific skills in earth system modelling and ice core data interpretation, along with many broader career develop opportunities such as grant writing, public engagement and networking.
The selected candidate be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation, that is committed to recruiting talented people, progressing their career and giving them the support, they need to thrive at BAS.
main responsibilities will include:
· Install and test an earth system model of intermediate complexity on the BAS HPC
· Perform ensemble experiments of orbital-scale variability using a simple, efficient earth system model (i.e. with an energy balance atmospheric) and focus on the last glacial cycle. Within this large ensemble perform a smaller subset of “snapshot” experiments using a dynamic atmosphere
· Analyse the ensemble by comparing to ice core data of atmospheric CO2 and its isotopes
For the full description, please have a look at the 'Job Profile document' at: https://bas.ciphr-irecruit.com/applicants/vacancy/600/PDRA-Earth-System-Modeller
The selected candidate be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation, that is committed to recruiting talented people, progressing their career and giving them the support, they need to thrive at BAS.
main responsibilities will include:
· Install and test an earth system model of intermediate complexity on the BAS HPC
· Perform ensemble experiments of orbital-scale variability using a simple, efficient earth system model (i.e. with an energy balance atmospheric) and focus on the last glacial cycle. Within this large ensemble perform a smaller subset of “snapshot” experiments using a dynamic atmosphere
· Analyse the ensemble by comparing to ice core data of atmospheric CO2 and its isotopes
For the full description, please have a look at the 'Job Profile document' at: https://bas.ciphr-irecruit.com/applicants/vacancy/600/PDRA-Earth-System-Modeller
Requirements
Current projects the team are working on include: the hunt for the oldest ice core record with Beyond EPICA project (https://www.beyondepica.eu/en/); understanding Holocene carbon cycle dynamics with the SIWHA project (https://www.bas.ac.uk/project/siwha/) and several model-focused projects led by colleagues Dr. Louise Sime and Dr. Xu Zhang.
For the role of PDRA Earth System Modeller BAS is looking for somebody who has:
· PhD in Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related Natural Science field
· Experience working with paleoclimate datasets and running climate/carbon cycle models
· Experience working independently on a research project
· Comfortable with math, physics and chemistry that are relevant to Earth System Modelling
For the role of PDRA Earth System Modeller BAS is looking for somebody who has:
· PhD in Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related Natural Science field
· Experience working with paleoclimate datasets and running climate/carbon cycle models
· Experience working independently on a research project
· Comfortable with math, physics and chemistry that are relevant to Earth System Modelling
Applications
You can apply at bas.ac.uk/vacancies
Application deadline
Further information
To view the full job description, please visit: https://bas.ciphr-irecruit.com/applicants/vacancy/600/PDRA-Earth-System-Modeller
and click on 'Job Profile'.
Informal enquiries about the role are to be directed to Dr. Thomas Bauska (thausk@bas.ac.uk).
and click on 'Job Profile'.
Informal enquiries about the role are to be directed to Dr. Thomas Bauska (thausk@bas.ac.uk).
Contact email
thausk
bas.ac.uk
bas.ac.uk
Research Associate, Peatland Biogeochemistry - Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
15 April 2024 - 14:43
Whitehorse,
Canada
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National Conservation-Forests, Peatlands, and Climate Change · Whitehorse, Yukon
Wildlife Conservation Society Canada: 169 Titanium Way, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0E9
Position Title: Research Associate – Peatland Biogeochemistry
Position Type: Term, Full-time
Language of work: English
Program: Forests, Peatlands & Climate Change national program and Northern Boreal Mountain regional program
Position Location: Whitehorse, Yukon. In-office or hybrid office/remote within Whitehorse. This position will require travel within Yukon for meetings and fieldwork and some occasional travel to other locations within Canada for meetings and conferences.
Date Written/Revised: February 16, 2024
Reports To: Dr Lorna Harris - Director of Forests, Peatlands & Climate Change
Supervises: N/A
Term: 3 years
Salary: $75,000 to $80,000 (plus 3% annual salary increases)
Benefits: Extended Health benefits, Travel and Research expenses, Northern Travel Allowance, Flexible hours, Vacation days, Paid Sick and Emergency Leave, Weekly Wellness sessions
Start date: May 29, 2024 (flexible)
Application Closing date: April 30, 2024 at 6pm EST
Position Contact: Dr Lorna Harris - Director of Forests, Peatlands & Climate Change lharris@wcs.org
Wildlife Conservation Society Canada: 169 Titanium Way, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0E9
Position Title: Research Associate – Peatland Biogeochemistry
Position Type: Term, Full-time
Language of work: English
Program: Forests, Peatlands & Climate Change national program and Northern Boreal Mountain regional program
Position Location: Whitehorse, Yukon. In-office or hybrid office/remote within Whitehorse. This position will require travel within Yukon for meetings and fieldwork and some occasional travel to other locations within Canada for meetings and conferences.
Date Written/Revised: February 16, 2024
Reports To: Dr Lorna Harris - Director of Forests, Peatlands & Climate Change
Supervises: N/A
Term: 3 years
Salary: $75,000 to $80,000 (plus 3% annual salary increases)
Benefits: Extended Health benefits, Travel and Research expenses, Northern Travel Allowance, Flexible hours, Vacation days, Paid Sick and Emergency Leave, Weekly Wellness sessions
Start date: May 29, 2024 (flexible)
Application Closing date: April 30, 2024 at 6pm EST
Position Contact: Dr Lorna Harris - Director of Forests, Peatlands & Climate Change lharris@wcs.org
Description
WCS Wildlife Conservation Society Canada (WCS Canada) is a national, non-profit, charitable organization established in 2004. WCS Canada’s national Forests, Peatlands, and Climate Change (FPCC) program focuses on connecting field-based science and policy development for forests and peatlands across Canada, with a particular focus on high-integrity forests and peatlands in boreal and subarctic regions. The program is also closely connected to WCS global conservation programs for peatlands and forests and other international peatland groups. Their national and global work for peatlands is supported by our ongoing research in priority regions in Canada, including in the Yukon in collaboration with our regional Northern Boreal Mountain landscape program. To support their work, WCS Canada is seeking a peatland scientist (Research Associate) with expertise in peatland carbon cycling and particularly in gas fluxes (carbon dioxide and methane) and environmental controls. With a strong attention to detail in data management and technical skills in data analysis, the Research Associate will design and establish new study sites to collect and analyze GHG flux and supporting environmental data on undisturbed peatlands (including permafrost peatlands) and peatlands disturbed by or reclaimed as part of placer mining activities across the Yukon. The Research Associate will also work with partners to collect and analyze data from peat cores from all study sites, including remote locations.
Tasks
The Research Associate will support WCS Canada’s national Forests, Peatlands, and Climate Change program and the regional Northern Boreal Mountain landscape program through the following primary objectives:
-Completing critical research for undisturbed peatlands and peatlands impacted by placer mining across the Yukon.
-Identifying key data gaps and priorities for research on peatlands in the region.
Principal Responsibilities:
-Design, organize, and conduct field-based research on peatlands in the Yukon, with partners and communities.
-Research (i.e., literature searches and reviews, data sourcing), compile, and quality assure publicly available and partner data on peatlands in Yukon, including preparing a simple database(s) and accompanying documentation for sharing with partners and for digital data repositories where applicable.
-Analyze all new peatland data and combine with other publicly available and partner data to complete a synthesis report for the study region (e.g., GHG fluxes and carbon stocks and other peat chemical and physical properties and key environmental controls).
-With the FPCC Director, the regional program Director, and other WCS Canada staff, work with partners and communities to co-create and co-develop research and conservation initiatives for peatlands.
-Lead and/or co-author peer-reviewed publications.
-Present research plans and findings at meetings and conferences.
-Contribute to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that promotes engagement and belonging.
-Support WCS Canada’s goal of transforming WCS Canada’s conservation practice through reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
-Completing critical research for undisturbed peatlands and peatlands impacted by placer mining across the Yukon.
-Identifying key data gaps and priorities for research on peatlands in the region.
Principal Responsibilities:
-Design, organize, and conduct field-based research on peatlands in the Yukon, with partners and communities.
-Research (i.e., literature searches and reviews, data sourcing), compile, and quality assure publicly available and partner data on peatlands in Yukon, including preparing a simple database(s) and accompanying documentation for sharing with partners and for digital data repositories where applicable.
-Analyze all new peatland data and combine with other publicly available and partner data to complete a synthesis report for the study region (e.g., GHG fluxes and carbon stocks and other peat chemical and physical properties and key environmental controls).
-With the FPCC Director, the regional program Director, and other WCS Canada staff, work with partners and communities to co-create and co-develop research and conservation initiatives for peatlands.
-Lead and/or co-author peer-reviewed publications.
-Present research plans and findings at meetings and conferences.
-Contribute to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that promotes engagement and belonging.
-Support WCS Canada’s goal of transforming WCS Canada’s conservation practice through reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
Requirements
Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
-A PhD (or nearing completion of a PhD) in peatland biogeochemistry (preferred).
-Strong research and problem-solving skills, detail oriented, and resourceful.
-An understanding of Indigenous-led conservation and governance across Canada.
-Experience working with Indigenous communities on research and conservation initiatives.
-Experience leading and implementing field research and supervising field staff.
-Experience conducting remote fieldwork in a challenging environment and operating 4x4 trucks on rough access roads.
-Experience with coding in R and geospatial tools (e.g., ArcGIS Pro).
-Knowledge of data management processes, including quality assurance and control.
-Excellent organizational and project management skills.
-Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
-Ability to work both independently and within a team on multiple projects concurrently.
-A passion for the conservation of nature and wildlife.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
-Knowledge and experience working in permafrost peatland ecosystems.
-Experience in completing peatlands research in industry settings.
-Experience in completing remote field-based peatland research in Canada or other remote northern peatland landscapes.
-A PhD (or nearing completion of a PhD) in peatland biogeochemistry (preferred).
-Strong research and problem-solving skills, detail oriented, and resourceful.
-An understanding of Indigenous-led conservation and governance across Canada.
-Experience working with Indigenous communities on research and conservation initiatives.
-Experience leading and implementing field research and supervising field staff.
-Experience conducting remote fieldwork in a challenging environment and operating 4x4 trucks on rough access roads.
-Experience with coding in R and geospatial tools (e.g., ArcGIS Pro).
-Knowledge of data management processes, including quality assurance and control.
-Excellent organizational and project management skills.
-Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
-Ability to work both independently and within a team on multiple projects concurrently.
-A passion for the conservation of nature and wildlife.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
-Knowledge and experience working in permafrost peatland ecosystems.
-Experience in completing peatlands research in industry settings.
-Experience in completing remote field-based peatland research in Canada or other remote northern peatland landscapes.
Applications
Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in this position and relevant skills and experience on: https://wcscanada.bamboohr.com/careers/73
Application Closing date: April 30, 2024 at 6pm EST
Application Closing date: April 30, 2024 at 6pm EST
Application deadline
Further information
To view the full job advert, please visit: https://wcscanada.bamboohr.com/careers/73
For questions regarding the position, please contact Lorna Harris at lharris@wcs.org.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact Okechukwu Ezibe at oezibe@wcs.org.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Lorna Harris at lharris@wcs.org.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact Okechukwu Ezibe at oezibe@wcs.org.
Contact email
lharriswcs.org
wcs.org