Open postdoc position on land based climate mitigation measures

A research scientist is sought to join the Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement (LSCE) as part of the CLAND Institute of Convergence project in France. The project brings together more than 250 researchers in the Paris Saclay area to tackle the scientific challenge of integrating research on climate change and its impacts on food and fiber production, biodiversity dynamics, ecosystem functioning, and land use and socio-economics. The job holder will implement land-based mitigation measures (LMM) into the ORCHIDEE model, including cropland practices such as cover crops or residue/mulch management, to assess the effects of LMM on key biogeochemical and biophysical variables and evaluate the impact on climate. The model will first be run at the European scale using climate data from reanalyzes, with a coupling to the LMDZ model, a general circulation model, to test the effect of LMM on climate response.

The successful applicant should hold a master's degree or PhD in environmental sciences and have experience in mitigation scenarios, agricultural and LULUCF practices, and biophysical modeling. Strong programming skills (Fortran, Python), the ability to work in a team, and network with other scientists are essential. The contract is for a fixed period of 24 months. To apply, interested candidates should send a complete application package including CV, statement of motivation, and contact information for at least two references. The position is based at LSCE with regular visits to other teams within the CLAND project, particularly the geosciences department at Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris. Collaborations with Bertrand Guenet, Bertrand Loubet, Daniel Makowski in Cland, Eric Ceschia at INRAE, CESBIO, and Rémi Cardinael at CIRAD are also expected.

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