Terrestrial Ecosystem modelling

*initially for 2 years but with the possibilities for extensions*

*Reference numbers: 744-746*

Within the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis at
Lund University, Sweden, process-based terrestrial ecosystem modelling
is a strong focus involving more than 20 senior staff, postdoctoral
researchers and PhD students.

The Ecosystem Modelling and Biodiversity group (EMBERS) is mainly
concerned with simulating the effects of global change on the structure
and functioning of terrestrial ecosystems, as well as feedbacks of
ecosystem and land cover changes on the climate system. Vegetation
dynamics, species distributions and biodiversity at global, regional and
local scales are a particular focus. Our approach is based around
further developing and applying the well-known ecosystem modelling
framework, LPJ-GUESS, originating in Lund, with input data from climate
observations, models, proxy data or scenarios.

We are looking for 3 postdocs to work with the development and
application of the process-based ecosystem model to address a number of
global change issues. The successful applicants will contribute to a
number of externally funded international projects, including new
projects within Swedish, EU FP6 BiodivERsA and FP7 research programmes.

Developments and applications will include dispersal modelling; fire
modelling in the boreal, Mediterranean and upland zones in Holocene and
future perspectives; interactions between climate, habitats and
biodiversity of plants and insects; biodiversity and ecosystem changes
interactions with climate and grazing (reindeer) in sub-arctic ecosystems.

Qualifications: PhD in an environmental science, ecology, geoecology,
quaternary ecology, physical geography, meteorology, physics (or similar).

Requirements:
Good programming skills in C++, C or Fortran or similar for all positions.
Previous experience working with ecosystem process-based models (not GIS
modelling) is an advantage and an awareness of global change research
issues is important.
A good publications record demonstrating the ability to write research
articles independently.
Excellent written and spoken English.

Further information can be found on our web page
http://www.nateko.lu.se/embers/ <http://www.nateko.lu.se/embers/>
Or contact Martin T. Sykes +46 46 2229298 (+46 707 412 213)
email : Martin.Sykes@nateko.lu.se <mailto:Martin.Sykes@nateko.lu.se>

Applications with the reference numbers, an accompanying letter and a
full CV (attested certificates may also be necessary if short-listed)
should be sent to The Registrar, Lund University, Box 117, 221 00 Lund,
Sweden to arrive no later than 16.00 on Friday 3rd April 2009




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