Postdoctoral Appointee - Soil System Modeling

Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Livermore
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

About SandiaSandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: These benefits vary by job classification.What Your Job Will Be LikeThe Biomaterials and Biomanufacturing department of Sandia National Laboratories seeks a postdoctoral researcher to study the impacts of land use and climate change on soil system in US DOE funded projects. The project comprises a multi-disciplinary team including soil scientists, surface hydrologists, and land surface modelers. We seek a scientist who is interested in soil system modeling, excited about field observations, and values interacting with experimentalists and modelers of different disciplines. The successful candidate will couple different processes of soil system to investigate (1) microbial acclimation and its impact on terrestrial carbon cycle, and (2) the impacts of carbon farming on soil health attributes.On any given day you may be called upon to:Test model structures and parameters and develop new model capabilitiesConduct statistical analysis and process-based modeling for a variety of land use and climate change scenariosHarmonize and manage large soil profile and geospatial environmental datasetsPublish research results and give presentations at scientific meetingsContribute to grant proposals and progress reportsThe Postdoctoral Appointee works onsite in California. The salary is set for this position at $104,900 annually (updated from $99,000 on 8/25/23).Qualifications We RequireRecent PhD in environmental engineering, ecology, soil science, earth system modeling, environmental science, or other relevant fieldRecord of strong technical contributions and excellent verbal and written communication skills, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and/or conference presentationsQualifications We DesireExpertise in one or more of the following:soil/agroecosystem biogeochemical modelingmodel-data integrationdata analysis applying robust statistical techniquesDemonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environmentAbout Our TeamThe Biomaterials and Biomanufacturing department is dedicated to developing and advancing innovative technologies for producing the next generation of biofuels and biomaterials. Our multidisciplinary staff represents a diverse range of backgrounds and skill sets: molecular biology, chemistry, chemical and biochemical engineering, biophysics, computational science, and biochemistry. We partner broadly with other Sandia departments as well as other national laboratories, industry, and universities to develop practical, science-based solutions to national energy goals. We play an essential role in the DOE BETO Agile BioFoundry and DOE BER Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI), one of four Bioenergy Research Centers in the Nation advancing the next generation of biofuel technologies. JBEI and ABF are multi-organizational research projects comprising world-class resources and expertise located in one facility at Emeryville, California.Posting DurationThis posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.Security ClearanceThis position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date.EEOAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.NNSA Requirements for MedPEDsIf you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.Position InformationThis postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment.Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.

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