Missions

The recruited postdoctoral researcher will compare atmospheric water-isotope measurements with simulation outputs in Antarctica. He/she will generate model results that account for post-depositional effects and will compare them with existing theories on metamorphism, snow redistribution by wind, and the interpretation of the isotopic signal.

Activities

1. Produce water-isotope simulations that include post-depositional effects related to wind-blown snow in Antarctica.
2. Analyze the results in order to understand post-depositional processes in Adélie Land.
3. Interpret the results and write the scientific publications.

Skills

Knowledge:
- PhD (or completion before the start date) in a relevant field such as paleoclimatology, glaciology, infrared spectrometry, physics, or Earth sciences.
Skills:
- Experience with LMDZ6iso numerical simulations
- Strong experience in interpreting isotopic composition measurements of vapor and snow
- Proven ability to solve complex problems independently
- Experience in numerical data analysis (e.g., in Matlab or Python)
Personal qualities:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Motivation to work effectively within a team
- Rigor / reliability

Work Context

The LSCE is a joint research unit (UMR 8212) between the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), and the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin (UVSQ), located at l'Orme des Merisiers. It is part of the Pierre Simon Laplace Institute (IPSL), a research federation of nine climate and environmental institutes in the Paris region. The LSCE brings together around 320 researchers, engineers, and administrative staff, including 150 permanent staff from the three supervising institutions and several dozen PhD students.

The selected candidate will work within the GLACIO team (Ice, Climate and Stable Isotopes). The GLACIO team studies climate and the hydrological cycle through the analysis of stable isotopes of water and atmospheric gases (nitrogen, oxygen, argon). The aim is to better understand past (Quaternary) and present climate variability, from tropical to polar regions, in order to characterize the coupling between climate and the atmospheric water cycle. The team comprises around twenty members.

The position is part of the European project (ERC SAMIR) and will involve close collaboration with Mathieu Casado (CNRS Researcher), Cécile Agosta (CEA Senior Researcher), and the rest of the team.

Constraints and risks

No risk or specific constrains