Colorado State University
Postdoctoral Scientist - Ecosystem Modeling
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, us, 80523
Postdoctoral Scientist - Ecosystem Modeling
Working Title: Postdoctoral Scientist - Ecosystem ModelingPosition Location: Fort Collins, COWork Location: Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office workResearch Professional Position: YesPosting Number: 202401583APPosition Type: Admin Professional/Research ProfessionalClassification Title: Postdoctoral FellowsNumber of Vacancies: 1Work Hours/Week: 40Proposed Annual Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000Employee Benefits: Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to
diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/23/2024.Description of Work Unit: Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. The NREL is a research and teaching unit at Colorado State University with a mission 'to ensure the sustainability of the Earth’s ecosystems through the generation and application of new knowledge.' The department’s interdisciplinary ecosystem research promotes collaborations among disciplines and across fields of expertise at CSU and throughout the world. As a soft-money research unit, this role is critical to ensure adequate funding to sustain its vital role in the research community both locally and across the globe.Position Summary: Position entails developing, evaluating, and applying ecosystem models. The position responsibilities include advancing process-based models of plant production, C and N cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. Position will require collaboration with other team members on the project, communication with project partners, and preparation of peer-review manuscripts.Required Job Qualifications
Ph.D. in computer science, ecology, soil science, statistics or related fieldExperience in ecosystem modeling or crop growth modeling or related disciplineDemonstrated skills in R or PythonPreferred Job Qualifications
Experience with ecosystem model developmentExperience with ecosystem model parameterization using Bayesian calibration methodsExperience with using ecosystems model to simulate plant production and soil C and N cycling in agricultural systemsExperience with applying ecosystem models with geospatial productsExperience with machine learning algorithmsStrong publication recordDiversity Statement
Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.Job Duties
Research (75% of time)
Develop model algorithms in the DayCent Ecosystem model to improve simulations of soil C, N, plant growth, etc.Parameterize DayCent model with Bayesian calibration methodsEvaluate DayCent model with observational data at site to regional scales.Apply DayCent model to assess GHG mitigation potentialsConduct analyses to quantify uncertainty in results using methods such as Monte Carlo Simulation approachesAnalyze and develop interpretation of results in collaboration with scientists and staff working on the project. This may require statistical analyses to identify significant patterns in the resultsCreate graphical output and spatial products to present resultsUse machine learning algorithms to develop Meta-models or develop process-guided data analysisScientific Presentations and Manuscript Publication (20% of time)
Prepare presentations with scientists and staff working on the project, and present results at scientific conferences as funds allow for attendancePrepare no fewer than two peer review journal manuscripts as first author in collaboration with scientists and staff working on the projectIncorporate input from co-authors into the manuscriptAddress reviewer comments in coordination with co-authors and resubmit manuscripts as needed for the manuscript to be accepted by the journal editorial staffAddress any final edits on article proofsIf manuscript is rejected for publication, then re-submit to another journal and repeat the review processCommunications and Reporting (5% of time)
Communicate with supervisor about ongoing tasks and next steps on a regular basisAttend and participate in project meetingsCommunicate with other scientific staff about project tasks and coordinate effort as needed with themCommunicate with project partners as needed to ensure they have an opportunity for input and that products are meeting the needs for their components of the projectMake project deliverables including data products, meta-data and reports in coordination with supervisorFollowing these communications steps will ensure that all project participants and partners have input and will ultimately lead a more robust data product.Delivery of the data product is required by the sponsor under the terms of the contract.Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)References Requested
Minimum Requested: 3Maximum Requested: 3Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Working Title: Postdoctoral Scientist - Ecosystem ModelingPosition Location: Fort Collins, COWork Location: Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office workResearch Professional Position: YesPosting Number: 202401583APPosition Type: Admin Professional/Research ProfessionalClassification Title: Postdoctoral FellowsNumber of Vacancies: 1Work Hours/Week: 40Proposed Annual Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000Employee Benefits: Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to
diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/23/2024.Description of Work Unit: Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. The NREL is a research and teaching unit at Colorado State University with a mission 'to ensure the sustainability of the Earth’s ecosystems through the generation and application of new knowledge.' The department’s interdisciplinary ecosystem research promotes collaborations among disciplines and across fields of expertise at CSU and throughout the world. As a soft-money research unit, this role is critical to ensure adequate funding to sustain its vital role in the research community both locally and across the globe.Position Summary: Position entails developing, evaluating, and applying ecosystem models. The position responsibilities include advancing process-based models of plant production, C and N cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. Position will require collaboration with other team members on the project, communication with project partners, and preparation of peer-review manuscripts.Required Job Qualifications
Ph.D. in computer science, ecology, soil science, statistics or related fieldExperience in ecosystem modeling or crop growth modeling or related disciplineDemonstrated skills in R or PythonPreferred Job Qualifications
Experience with ecosystem model developmentExperience with ecosystem model parameterization using Bayesian calibration methodsExperience with using ecosystems model to simulate plant production and soil C and N cycling in agricultural systemsExperience with applying ecosystem models with geospatial productsExperience with machine learning algorithmsStrong publication recordDiversity Statement
Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.Job Duties
Research (75% of time)
Develop model algorithms in the DayCent Ecosystem model to improve simulations of soil C, N, plant growth, etc.Parameterize DayCent model with Bayesian calibration methodsEvaluate DayCent model with observational data at site to regional scales.Apply DayCent model to assess GHG mitigation potentialsConduct analyses to quantify uncertainty in results using methods such as Monte Carlo Simulation approachesAnalyze and develop interpretation of results in collaboration with scientists and staff working on the project. This may require statistical analyses to identify significant patterns in the resultsCreate graphical output and spatial products to present resultsUse machine learning algorithms to develop Meta-models or develop process-guided data analysisScientific Presentations and Manuscript Publication (20% of time)
Prepare presentations with scientists and staff working on the project, and present results at scientific conferences as funds allow for attendancePrepare no fewer than two peer review journal manuscripts as first author in collaboration with scientists and staff working on the projectIncorporate input from co-authors into the manuscriptAddress reviewer comments in coordination with co-authors and resubmit manuscripts as needed for the manuscript to be accepted by the journal editorial staffAddress any final edits on article proofsIf manuscript is rejected for publication, then re-submit to another journal and repeat the review processCommunications and Reporting (5% of time)
Communicate with supervisor about ongoing tasks and next steps on a regular basisAttend and participate in project meetingsCommunicate with other scientific staff about project tasks and coordinate effort as needed with themCommunicate with project partners as needed to ensure they have an opportunity for input and that products are meeting the needs for their components of the projectMake project deliverables including data products, meta-data and reports in coordination with supervisorFollowing these communications steps will ensure that all project participants and partners have input and will ultimately lead a more robust data product.Delivery of the data product is required by the sponsor under the terms of the contract.Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)References Requested
Minimum Requested: 3Maximum Requested: 3Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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