About Position/Job
CNRS – Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l’Environnement (LSCE), France is offering a Postdoctoral Research Position in Environmental and Climate Modelling focused on advancing Earth system and land surface modelling. This role is part of the ERC-funded CATES project and involves the assimilation of tree-ring data into the ORCHIDEE global land surface model to enhance simulations of carbon sequestration, water use efficiency, and biomass growth. Based in St Aubin, near Paris, the research has a strong global modelling focus, combining historical environmental datasets with climate simulations. The project supports LSCE’s mission to strengthen climate change research through innovative, interdisciplinary methodologies and large-scale modelling. The position is for 20 months, starting in January 2026, and offers a highly collaborative international research environment.
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Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Institution: CNRS – National Centre for Scientific Research
- Department: Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l’Environnement (LSCE)
- Research field: Environmental Sciences / Biological Sciences / Geosciences
- Location: St Aubin, France
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Postdoc (Temporary)
- Start Date (Anticipated): January 2026
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week
- Salary Range: Not mentioned
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research area
- Tree-ring data assimilation
- Environmental and climate modelling
- Global land surface processes
- Carbon cycle and carbon sequestration
- Stable isotope analysis
- Xylogenesis and wood formation modelling
- Earth system model integration
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in physics, mathematics, or engineering
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Proven scientific publishing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in data assimilation
- Prior experience with ORCHIDEE or similar land surface models
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Basic knowledge of French
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and improve an integrated tree-ring modelling module
- Build a global tree-ring database for model calibration
- Assimilate tree-ring width and stable isotope datasets into ORCHIDEE
- Run global climate–land surface simulations using IPSL Earth system models
- Publish high-quality scientific research articles
Application Process
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application through the CNRS official recruitment portal.
Required Documents:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- One-page statement of motivation
- Names and contact details of at least two referees
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 19 November 2025
- Deadline: 9 December 2025
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Laboratory of Climate and Environmental Sciences – LSCE
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: click here
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