Postdoctoral fellowship position in the Science and Technology Branch of Environment Canada
Objective verification of greenhouse gases emissions using inverse modeling Climate Research Division (CRD), Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate (ASTD), STB of Environment Canada invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the field of atmospheric science, specifically greenhouse gases source – sink behaviour. The successful candidate must have a PhD in the natural sciences or related field, with a documented interest and expertise in using statistical analysis and modeling applied to understanding atmospheric observations of trace species (e.g. CO2, CH4, aerosols etc.).
Duties will consist of analysis and interpretation of existing data records from the Environment Canada Greenhouse Gases Long-term Observations Network, working with a research team in the Climate Chemistry Measurements and Research Section to identify and quantify natural and anthropogenic contributions to atmospheric greenhouse gases levels.
Applications will be accepted immediately. The position will start in October 2009 and be available for three years, pending annual review and availability of funds. This position will be awarded as a Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Government Laboratories, which provides promising young scientists with the opportunity to work with research groups in Canadian government laboratories and research institutions. Fellowships are awarded for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year, at the discretion of the government department concerned. The salary range is 45,000 to 55,000 $CDN per year depending on qualifications. The location of this fellowship is Toronto, Canada, with the Science and Technology Branch of Environment Canada.
Candidates must apply through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) website http://http://www.nserc.ca and send their curriculum vitae to:
Marjorie Shepherd, Manager
CCMR, Climate Research Division
Atmospheric Science & Technology Directorate
4905 Dufferin St.
Toronto ON M3H 5T4
Tel.: 416 739 4230
Fax: 416 739 5700
marjorie.shepherd@ec.gc.ca
