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Assistant Project Scientist - Carbon Cycle and Ecosystem Modeler in the Earth Research Institute
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Position Number: 3551670
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Science - Geology, Earth Sciences & Oceanography

Assistant Project Scientist - Carbon Cycle and Ecosystem Modeler in the Earth Research Institute

Job #JPF02304
Earth Research Institute / Office of Research / UC Santa Barbara

POSITION OVERVIEW

Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: Winter 2023
Position duration: 1 year (with the possibility of extension)

APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: October 17, 2022

Next review date:Monday, Nov 7, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
A one-year position (with the possibility of extension) as an Assistant Project Scientist is available in the Earth Research Institute at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The successful candidate will participate in a research project led by Professor Anna Trugman. We seek to hire a candidate with interests in land-atmosphere interactions, the terrestrial carbon cycle, and ecological numerical modeling - including model optimization and data assimilation. The candidate will lead a research project into the mismatch between modeled optimal plant hydraulic traits and observed traits from field campaigns. Mismatches between observed and modeled plant hydraulic traits will be further characterized through adding additional model processes and performing sensitivity experiments. This position will work across disciplines and with an interdisciplinary team that includes both modeling and field work, with whom coordination is required.

Work will be carried out under the supervision of lead PI Dr. Anna Trugman (http://trugmanlab.geog.ucsb.edu/, Department of Geography, University of California Santa Barbara). This project is part of a larger proposal for understanding how ecosystem functional trait assemblages mediate whole-ecosystem vulnerability to climate extremes, particularly severe drought.

In addition to this work, the candidate is expected to co-create new projects with Professor Anna Trugman in the area of the terrestrial carbon cycle, climate carbon feedbacks, plant hydraulics and global ecology.

This position will be based in the Trugman Lab on the UC Santa Barbara campus and may include field work across the Western United States.

This is a full-time position with Dr. Anna Trugman. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate on experience. The anticipated start date will be February 1, 2023. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD in ecology, mathematics, engineering or earth sciences at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Minimum of 2 years experience working in each cluster computing environment, dynamic vegetation or other land surface models, and programming experience with Python, Matlab, or R.

Preferred qualifications

Experience with large dataset analysis with Python, Matlab, or R.

Experience working with the following models: Ecosystem Demography Model 2, Community Land Model, and CARBon Data Model FraMEwork.

Experience working with Climate Model Intercomparison Project model output.

Experience with terrestrial biogeochemistry relevant remote sensing observations.

Strong publication record.

Evidence of impeccable written and oral communication in English.

Enthusiasm and interest in ecology and terrestrial biogeochemistry.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)
Please provide the contact names and emails of three references.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02304
Help contact: rustiebeal@ucsb.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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