Postdoctoral Research Fellow in terrestrial carbon cycle modelling
Emploi Norvège
Postdoctorat en modélisation du cycle du carbone terrestre
Entreprise : Université d’Oslo, Département de Géosciences
Description du poste :
Le Département de Géosciences de l’Université d’Oslo (UiO) propose un poste de Postdoctoral Research Fellow en modélisation du cycle du carbone terrestre. Ce poste est dûment financé par le projet NorSink, soutenu par le Conseil de recherche de Norvège, et se concentre sur l’amélioration de la compréhension du puits de carbone terrestre en Norvège, estimé à 20-25 MtCO₂e/an. Malgré une tendance positive notée entre 1990 et 2010, cette dynamique s’est inversée, et les raisons de ce retournement demeurent floues.
Projet NorSink
Le projet NorSink vise à enrichir la base de connaissances pour la prise de décision en s’articulant autour de six activités clés :
- Intégration de riches ensembles de données norvégiennes dans des modèles basés sur les processus.
- Modélisation novatrice des perturbations forestières.
- Modélisation plus robuste de l’accumulation de carbone dans le sol.
- Utilisation de nouvelles données de tours de flux dans les zones d’altitude élevée et de latitude élevée.
- Inclusion des flux latéraux des rivières et de biomasse dans les budgets carbone.
- Fourniture de données de référence pour l’inclusion du carbone océanique et côtier.
L’enrichissement des modèles de budget carbone est crucial pour la formulation de politiques climatiques efficaces en réponse aux défis du changement climatique.
Responsabilités
Le titulaire du poste sera chargé d’améliorer et d’appliquer le modèle de surface terrestre CLM (Community Land Model) utilisé dans le modèle norvégien de système terrestre (NorESM). Le modèle CLM sera couplé au modèle d’écosystème terrestre FATES (Functionally-Assembled Terrestrial Ecosystem Simulator) et au module MIMICS+, dédié à la décomposition du carbone dans le sol. Ce modèle permettra de simuler la croissance, la mort, et la régénération des plantes tout en prenant en compte les perturbations naturelles et anthropiques.
Qualifications requises
Les candidats doivent posséder :
- Un diplôme équivalent à un doctorat norvégien en sciences naturelles (géoscience, physique, chimie, mathématiques, biologie ou domaines connexes) avec une spécialisation en modélisation.
- Des compétences solides en programmation et en analyse de données (Fortran, Matlab, Python ou autres langages).
- Une expérience en modélisation des systèmes naturels et en assimilation de données.
- Une capacité avérée à publier dans des revues internationales de haut niveau.
Compétences personnelles
Les qualités requises incluent :
- De bonnes compétences en communication et en collaboration.
- Une capacité d’adaptation et de travail autonome.
- Une approche structurée et une attitude positive face aux défis.
Ce que nous offrons
Les employés bénéficiant de ce poste peuvent s’attendre à :
- Des missions motivantes dans une organisation engagée envers le développement durable.
- Un environnement de travail collaboratif et stimulant.
- Une rémunération compétitive (NOK 585 800 – 668 000) et de bons avantages sociaux, y compris l’adhésion à l’un des meilleurs régimes de retraite de Norvège.
Inclusion et diversité
L’Université d’Oslo valorise la diversité et cherche à atteindre une composition équilibrée des genres. Les candidats ayant des antécédents variés sont encouragés à postuler.
Processus de candidature
Les candidats intéressés doivent soumettre une lettre de motivation, un CV, et d’autres documents pertinents via le système de recrutement Jobbnorge. La date limite de candidature est le 31 mai 2025.
Pour postuler, veuillez cliquer ici.
Cette offre représente une opportunité unique de contribuer à des recherches cruciales sur le cycle du carbone, tout en développant une carrière enrichissante au sein d’une institution de premier plan.
📅 Date de publication de l’offre : Sat, 31 May 2025 22:49:47 GMT
🏢 Entreprise :
📍 Lieu : Oslo
💼 Intitulé du poste : Postdoctoral Research Fellow in terrestrial carbon cycle modelling
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📝 Description du poste : About the positionPosition as Postdoctoral Research Fellow available at Department of Goesciences.Starting date as soon as possible.The appointment is a fulltime position and is for a period of three years (10% of which is devoted to other career promoting work, usually in the form of teaching activities).No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Oslo.Project descriptionThe net uptake of carbon to terrestrial systems (LULUCF) in Norway is estimated to be 20-25 MtCO2e/yr or about 50% of the anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. However, the positive trend in the estimated uptake between 1990 and 2010, has since then been reversed. The reason for this reversal is not fully understood, although similar trends are observed across Europe. The aim of NorSink is to improve the knowledge base for decision making through six key activities:
- assimilating rich Norwegian datasets into process-based models
- novel modelling of forest disturbances
- more robust modelling of soil accumulation
- utilise new flux tower data in high-altitude and high-latitude areas
- inclusion of lateral riverine and biomass fluxes into carbon budgets
- provide baseline data for the inclusion of ocean and coastal carbon
NorSink will lead to a step change in the emerging science of carbon budgets and forecasting, and provide decision makers with the knowledge to design effective climate policies as Norwegian and European carbon sinks dynamically evolve under climate change.The postdoc will work on improving and applying the land surface model CLM (Community Land Model) that is used in the Norwegian Earth System Model (NorESM). In the project, the CLM model will be using the FATES (Functionally-Assembled Terrestrial Ecosystem Simulator) terrestrial ecosystem model and the MIMICS+ module for soil carbon decomposition. FATES simulates and predicts growth, death, and regeneration of plants and subsequent tree size distributions by tracking natural and anthropogenic disturbance and recovery. It does this by allowing plants with different traits to compete for light, water, and nutrients. MIMICS+ is microbial explicit module to simulate soil carbon decomposition and nutrient cycling, by including growth and decay of saprotrophs (bacteria and fungi) as well as mycorrhiza fungi.The postdoc will work together with UiO expertise on data assimilation to calibrate the coupled CLM-FATES model using:
- Snow cover
- Flux tower data
The idea is to combine established iterative ensemble Kalman methods with novel emerging machine-learning-enabled model calibration techniques recently adopted in CLM-FATES at UiO.The aim is:
- to constrain snow-related parameters
- to constrain the dominant drivers of photosynthesis, aggregated to species level (for trees) and functional type (for non-forest systems).
The Department of Geosciences (IGF), University of Oslo (UiO), invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in terrestrial carbon cycle modelling. This position is associated with the recently funded project « Norway’s carbon sink under climate change (NorSink) » supported by the Norwegian Research Council. This project is a collaborative effort between several Norwegian research institutions (CICERO, NIBIO, NIVA, NTNU and UiO), and the position will be supervised Terje Berntsen and Norbert Pirk (IGF, UiO).
The main purpose of a postdoctoral fellowship is to provide the candidates with enhanced skills to pursue a scientific top position within or beyond academia. To promote a strategic career path, all postdoctoral research fellows are required to submit a professional development plan no later than one month after commencement of the postdoctoral period.What skills are important in this role?The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials. Qualification requirements:
- Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in natural sciences (geoscience, physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology or related fields) with an emphasis on modelling. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and public defense are eligible for appointment.
- Good knowledge of programming and data analysis using Fortran, Matlab, Python, or similar programming languages.
- Experience in using and developing models to simulate natural systems.
- Knowledge about data assimilation and calibration of models based on observational data.
- Experience in using Github or other platforms for version control and collaboration on code development
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
- The candidate is expected to publish papers in leading, international journals, and must therefore be able to document previous publications in top-level journals.
Desired qualifications:
- Experience from field work
- Experience with high performance computing (HPC)
- Experience with supervision of students
All candidates and projects will have to undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanc-tions regulation, and the national security regulation.What are we looking for in you? Personal skills:
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work precise in a structured manner and swiftly adapts to new tasks
- Positive attitude and the ability to handle hectic periods
- Enjoy solving research questions as a part of a team
- Willing to take initiative
- Enthusiastic and curious
Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal skills.We can offer you
- Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
- Committed colleagues in a good working environment.
- Good
. * Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of
. A workplace with good development and career opportunities. . * Membership in the
, which is one of Norway’s best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes. * Salary in position as Postdoctoral Fellow, position code 1352 in salary range NOK from 585 800 – to 668 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.Inclusive work life and diversity at UiOInclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.We hope that you will apply for the position.More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be foundHow to apply The application must include:
- Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
- CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
- Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records
- A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
- Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click « Apply for the position ».When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.General informationThe best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.Please see the and for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.If an applicant has applied for and been granted funding for a fulltime research stay abroad while being employed as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, the employment will be prolonged with the equivalent time as the research stay, but for no longer than of twelve months ( thus extending the employment to a maximum of four years)No one can be appointed twice as a Postdoctoral fellow financed with funds from The Research Council of Norway (NFR).Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we can’t, you will hear from us.The University of Oslo has an , aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.Kontaktpersoner for stillingenFor questions regarding Jobbnorge, please contact Ørjan PretoriusHR AdviserKopier e-postadresseFor further information please contact Terje Koren BerntsenProfessorKopier e-postadresseOm bedriftenThe University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.The geosciences are the studies of the planet Earth and its comparative planetology; the atmosphere, the hydrosphere and cryosphere, the Earth’s surface and its interior. The Department of Geosciences conducts research and teaching in most of the domains of geoscience; geology, geophysics, physical geography, geomatics, hydrology, meteorology and oceanography. The Department is the broadest geoscience research and education environment in Norway. We perform research at a high international standard and have five ERC (European Research Council) research projects ongoing.The Department encompasses six scientific sections; Meteorology and Oceanography, Geography and Hydrology, Study of sedimentary basins, Environmental geosciences. and Crustal Processes. We host now a third in the line of three Centre of Excellences: PHAB – Centre for Planetary Habitability, and have a Norwegian Research School for PhD students (Research School for Dynamics and Evolution of Earth and Planets, DEEP).The Department aims to contribute to the new and important UN Sustainability Development Goals, and are important contributors to IPCC (UN’s Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change). The staff consists of 40 professors and associate professors, in addition to postdoctoral fellows, PhD students, researchers, technical- and administrative staff. The Department has around 200 employees.SektorOffentligNettsted
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