"Postdoctoral Scientist"

Job description

The IsoTrace team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Postdoctoral Scientist with advanced expertise in isotope-enabled ecohydrological modeling. We are looking for an early career scientist who is passionate about unraveling the intricate connections between water resources, ecosystems, and climate dynamics. This cutting-edge postdoctoral research opportunity in Morocco will spearhead groundbreaking research at the intersection of isotopes, ecohydrology, and modeling mainly in the continuum water-soil-plant-atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and calibrate isotopic tracers to understand water sources, transport processes, and ecosystem interactions.
• Integrate isotopic data with ecohydrological models to assess the resilience of Moroccan water systems under changing environmental conditions.
• Play an active role in supervising and providing guidance to PhD students who are actively involved in ecohydrological modeling research.
• Conduct laboratory analyses and field work.
• Collaborate with local researcher from the college of agriculture, mainly IWRI and CRSA, as well as institutions and stakeholders to translate research findings into actionable water management strategies.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, or related fields.
• Strong background in isotope hydrology, ecohydrology, and modeling techniques.
• Experience in fieldwork, data analysis, and scientific writing.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Demonstrated track record of scientific publications.