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Researcher Positions in a broad area of climate modeling and climate dynamics

Employer
Research Center for Environmental Changes, Academia Sinica (Taipei, Taiwan)
Location
Taiwan (TW)
Closing date
Jun 3, 2021

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Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences, Global Environmental Change, Hydrology
Career Level
Researcher
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Relocation Cost
Negotiable
Sector Type
Academia

Job Details

The Climate Section/Anthropogenic Climate Change Research Center (AC3) at the Research Center for Environmental Changes (RCEC), Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan invites applications for tenure-track positions from assistant to full-rank research fellow level. We seek applicants with expertise in a broad area of climate modeling and climate dynamics that would complement the existing strengths in the RCEC, particularly to the newly established AC3. Possible areas include, but are not limited to, climate dynamics, global and regional climate modeling, climate model development (including physical parameterization and dynamic core), and climate change impact. Individuals with expertise in interdisciplinary and/or societally relevant research and climate risk assessment are also encouraged to apply. In addition to young talents, we also seek experienced senior scientists who will take research initiative as a team leader.

Academia Sinica is the top research institute in Taiwan dedicated to basic science research. The AC3 at RCEC is the major climate research group in Academia Sinica with focuses on 1) climate model development, 2) climate change projection, 3) climate variability and change, and 4) climate change impacts. AC3 has developed the Taiwan Earth System Model (TaiESM) and implemented the HiRAM-SIT, and has participated in the CMIP6 using both models. The successful candidate will join a group of scientists actively working on the above subjects and have the option of advising graduate students and teaching courses through the Taiwan International Graduate Program cohosted by Academia Sinica, National Central University, and National Taiwan University.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in earth system sciences or related fields, preferably with postdoctoral experience, and cross-disciplinary research capability. Application materials shall be submitted on-line through the Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18349) by including (1) curriculum vitae with a full publication list, (2) statement of research strengths and interests, (3) 1-3 representative papers, and (4) contact information of at least three references. For more information, please visit the RCEC and AC3 webpage (https://www.rcec.sinica.edu.tw/index_en.php?action=researchGroup) or contact Ms. Chang at nellie@gate.sinica.edu.tw. The application deadline is June 30, 2021.

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Since the 1960s, rapid industrial development has caused pollutants discharge to increase at double-digit rates within 40 years in Taiwan. Compounding the fact that industrial sites, vehicles and populations locate densely together, current per unit area air pollutant emission rate ranks highest among important nations (Table 1), leading to serious quality deterioration in Taiwan's environment. Suspended particles and ozone quantity often exceed the accepted health standard. Acidic rain also causes serious environmental problems. Yearly quantity of sulfate, nitrate and ammonium salt seeping through the soil by acidic rain and dry deposition can reach as high as 200 kilograms per hectare, one of the world's most seriously affected locations, affecting not only crops but also seriously impacting Taiwan's entire ecosystem. Aerosols scatter and absorb solar radiation, affects cloud and rainfall, possibly causing regional climatic change in Taiwan and even disturbing temperature and atmospheric circulation, ultimately impacting Taiwan's water resources. Most of major rivers in western Taiwan plains are moderately or severely polluted. The level of eutrophication in rivers, lakes and reservoirs is even more serious than deterioration of coastal water quality and ecosystem. The above issues need to be fully understood in order to find effective solutions. A well-equipped, high standard environmental change research institution is imperatively needed in Taiwan. Compared with other major countries in Asia, Taiwan falls noticeably behind to Japan, China even South Korea in environmental research. These three countries have national level environment research institute, Taiwan does not have a sizable environmental studies institute. In view of this condition, Academia Sinica Institute of Earth Sciences to set up “Environmental Change Research Project" in November 1999 under president Yuan T. Lee’s strong advocacy. Shaw-Chen Liu, a Georgia Institute of Technology professor, was hired as a Distinguished Research Fellow to lead planning of environmental trend research projects and build a world-class environmental changes research center. After four years of preparations, “Environmental Change Research Project” has steadily progressed. As of 2003 there are approximately 40 members, including the plan director, 4 research fellows, 12 postdoctoral research fellows, 2 administrative staff, and 22 research assistants. The Research Center for Environmental Changes officially established in January of 2004. The center's main building was located at second hall second floor of Institute of Earth Sciences, and also occupies parts of first hall’s basement. The total space approximately 350 Ping ( 12500 square footage). The center employs twenty Ph.D.-level and above research fellows, thirteen research assistants, five atmospheric chemistry and air pollutants laboratories. It is currently the best equipped and most advanced research institute in Taiwan. The Center also houses world class laboratories, like biogeochemistry laboratory. The center premises were recently expanded 550 Ping. The main office was moved to the 11th floor of newly build Humanities and Social Sciences building (HSSB).
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