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Dr. Jed O. Kaplan at the University of Calgary is advertising a postdoctoral opportunity focused on modeling wildfires in boreal peatlands . This is a research-oriented opening in the broad areas of environmental science , earth science , and ecosystem/fire modeling. The post identifies Jed O. Kaplan as the announcer and group leader, and points applicants to the group opportunities page for the job description and additional openings. The linked opportunities page also notes short-term internsh...

Wageningen University & Research is recruiting a PhD student for the project “Modeling the Cool City: Microclimate Solutions for Urban Heat Resilience” within the EUROASIS Horizon Europe project. This PhD focuses on urban climate modelling , microclimate , urban heat resilience , heat mitigation , and heat-health . The successful candidate will evaluate heat-mitigation innovations across Amsterdam, Athens, Zaragoza, and Reggio Emilia , combining microclimate simulations with epidemiological data...

PhD opportunity in ecology and biogeochemistry focused on the littoral zones of eastern Québec lakes . The project is based at the Université du Québec à Rimouski with Morgan Botrel , Professeure en biogéochimie aquatique. The successful candidate will lead three field seasons in lakes across Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, and Anticosti , with a research theme centered on surveying submerged aquatic vegetation . The candidate will also have room to develop their own research questions within the b...

Shen Lab at The University of Texas at Arlington is announcing research openings in Environmental Science . The post states that Yike Shen, Ph.D. Research Group is hiring and currently has two PhD student positions available, along with multiple undergraduate researcher positions . The lab website is provided for more information, including news, photos, student presentations, awards, and student recognition. This opportunity appears to be centered on environmental science research within the Sh...

Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity in regional climate modelling and analysis of weather and climate hazards at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) . The project focuses on the development of the Canadian Regional Climate Model and is presented by Philippe Lucas-Picher , Professor in atmospheric sciences. This is a 3-year postdoctoral position in a dynamic research environment linked to UQAM’s climate modelling expertise. The post is aimed at candidates interested in atmospheric science, cli...