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Post-doc positions available at the University of Padova
University of Padova, , Italy
Start reviewing process: 21 June 2021
Start reviewing process: 21 June 2021
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Posting:
Position: PostDoc position
Start reviewing process: 21 June 2021
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A set of fully-funded 1-year (potentially renewable to 2 years) post-doc positions are available at the University of Padova (Italy) in the context of the ERC project “Dynamical river networks: climatic controls and biogeochemical function” (www.erc-dynet.it).
Suitable candidates should be highly motivated, and must show passion for research and willingness to learn. They might also need to travel for fieldwork or conferences if necessary. The resource should have good skills in scientific writing and basic skills in coding with Matlab (or similar software) for data analysis. The research concerns the monitoring and the modeling of river network dynamics and the study of the related implications in terms of stream metabolism, water quality and river outgassing. Besides the general features outlined above, the ideal candidate should be in line with one of the following profiles:
- Previous experience with fieldwork and hydrologic measurements, resourcefulness, basic hiking skills, experience in data management; previous experience with modeling/monitoring of water quality (including - but not limited to – isotopes and nutrients) or in-stream processes (stream metabolism/outgassing) is also appreciated; the candidate will be in charge of maintaining the field site of the Rietholzbach, close to Zurich (CH); thus, a driver license could be necessary for the field trips. Being german speaking (basic) could be a useful plus, but is not mandatory.
- Specific past experience in the field of gas-exchange between streams and the atmosphere and/or catchment biogeochemistry (including mathematical modeling of catchment / in-stream processes); basic experience with fieldwork in this area. The resource will be in charge of performing field experiments and modeling spatial and temporal patterns of DOC, CO2, DO and other water quality parameters.
- Past experience with stochastic modeling and/or mathematical modeling of hydrological processes using analytical tools or numerical codes; good mathematical and coding skills; the resource will be in charge of refining / developing analytical and/or numerical models for river network dynamics (including calibration and validation using existing field data).
Of interest for: Hydrology Focus Research Group
