Postdoctoral position on the scientific and technical definition of solar geoengineering field tests for developing a governance framework (M/F)
- Paris
- CDD
- Temps-plein
In this project, the IPSL is leading a Work Package (WP) on the scientific evaluation of the potential Solar Radiation Management field tests in selected case studies, in particular in terms of scientific merit, monitoring, detectability, safety limits and possible shutdown procedures, and where to draw the limit between an experiment and actual deployment. The WP analyses potential future field tests from a physical sciences perspective and offers quantitative estimations of the identified key parameters (including ranges and uncertainties, where possible). The analyses examine (where necessary specific to each SRM technique): i) the limit (physical delineation) between research and deployment, ii) key unknowns and what contributions can field tests make to address them (scientific merit), iii) environmental consequences of field tests (including their reversibility and uncertainties), iv) monitoring capabilities (to detect and attribute observed changes). In addition to performing research on the above topics, the postdoc will lead and co-author literature reviews on SRM field tests and participate in an international workshop. As the project is interdisciplinary, this position provides a great opportunity to interact with researchers in social sciences and humanities as well, especially through a WP that assembles all the contributions from the different fields. Dissemination and outreach activities are also foreseen.-Perform and write a structured review on the current scientific and technical knowledge related to SRM experiments that identifies key physical science parameters necessary for defining and monitoring experimental conditions in SRM field research across cases. This task requires participating in an international workshop that will be organized in 2024 and discussions with scientists involved in field tests, reading scientific literature on SRM (and other, similar) field tests, and aggregating the learned information into a review paper. Participation in a preliminary review on the previously planned and executed field tests (in collaboration with another WP) will be encouraged.-Perform research on technical parameters of experimental SRM field research and define, where possible, quantitative, order-of-magnitude estimates and uncertainties for key parameters in particular experiment cases. This includes in-depth research on the key parameters, identifying existing monitoring procedures (using available remote and in situ measurement techniques), their limitations, and needs for future monitoring capabilities, developing benchmarks of experiment controllability and mapping knowledge gaps that might require, for example, local scale modelling of field tests.-Publish the research in peer-reviewed journals and the present the results in international conferences.-Contribute to outreach and dissemination activities.The post-doc position is funded at IPSL by the recently selected European Co-CREATE project ( ). Co-CREATE will provide a framework for the governance of potential future field experiments. The project is highly interdisciplinary, with more than half of the project focusing on the social science aspects of these experiments. The project provides an interdisciplinary platform for analysing all aspects of hypothetical field experiments and their governance, a synthesis of which will be produced during workshops and a final conference bringing together all fields. The project will focus on selected case studies that will be explored in detail. The project does not propose field experiments, but discusses the governance framework needed if such experiments were to take place.RequirementsResearch Field Physics Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages FRENCH Level BasicResearch Field Physics Years of Research Experience NoneAdditional InformationEligibility criteriaPhD in atmospheric or environmental sciences, or a closely related field. Experience in field measurement campaigns and remote sensing would be an advantage. The ideal candidate would have experience in solar geoengineering research. Understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the SRM discussion is of course an asset, but formal experience on social sciences and humanities is not required. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required, and French skills are an asset. Ability to analyse and interpret scientific literature and results and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a research team are essential. Commitment to high quality research and research integrity and ethics is fundamental.Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace Country France City PARIS 05 GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CityPARIS 05 WebsiteSTATUS: EXPIRED
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