Position overview
Position title: IMS Postdoctoral Scholar (Paytan and Zelalem)
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience with a starting annual salary of $67,250. Minimum annual salary rates are made based on the individuals Experience Level, which is determined by the number of months of postdoctoral service at any institution. See current salary scale for Postdoctoral Titles at https://apo.ucsc.edu/compensation/salary-scales/index.html.
Percent time: Full-time (100%)
Anticipated start: As soon as possible after initial review of the applications. Ph.D. must be in hand at time of the initial appointment.
Position duration: MAXIMUM DURATION OF SERVICE IN A POSTDOCTORAL TITLE:
Postdoctoral Scholar appointments are full-time; initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment for up to two years. Reappointment will be contingent upon positive performance review and availability of funding. The total duration of an individuals postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at any institution. Under limited circumstances, an exception to this limit may be considered, not to exceed a sixth year.
Application Window
Open March 16th, 2022 through Wednesday, Aug 31, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position Description
The Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a post-doctoral scientist with a focus on ecosystem modeling of coastal wetland restoration and nature based decarbonization, under the joint direction of Dr. Adina Paytan at UCSC and Dr. Zelalem Mekonnen at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LNBL). The post-doctoral scientist will use established models (ecosys and ATS) and include wetland process representations and parameterizations. After model benchmarking, the candidate will use the models to investigate how different coastal wetland restoration options and climate change will affect wetland carbon balance.
The position will be based at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, CA and will work closely with other LBNL and UCSC researchers.
Applicants with experience or expertise in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Experience in mechanistic modeling of ecosystem processes (encompassing hydrology, geochemistry, water and carbon cycling, and vegetation dynamics)
• Experience with processes related to carbon cycling in wetlands
• Strong mathematical and numerical modeling skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills with significant motivation to publish in peer reviewed literature
• Strong interest in team-based interdisciplinary science, with the willingness and ability to work independently when required

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs and should be emailed to both Dr. Adina Paytan (apaytan@ucsc.edu) and Dr. Zelalem Mekonnen (zmekonnen@lbl.gov).
Please refer to Position JPF01238 in all correspondence.
Required Documents/Materials

• Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include past employment, education, research experiences, skills, and a list of publications.
• List of three professional references, which includes names and contact information.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Full consideration will be given to applications completed by May 1, 2022. Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not been filled.
Institute of Marine Sciences: https://ims.ucsc.edu/
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: https://www.lbl.gov/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in earth science, climate science, ocean science, ecosystem modeling, ecology, or a related field. It is expected the degree will be completed at time of application, but no later than June 30, 2022.
• Research experience in numerical modeling methods and in the science of land surface processes.

Help contact: apaytan@ucsc.edu
Campus Information
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the Universitys equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html).
UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.
If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.
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The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.)
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Job location
Job will be based at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01239
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