Prof. Noori’s Research Group at the NIGLAS is recruiting one postdoctoral researcher to conduct advanced research on lake trophic state assessment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the interface of climate science, limnology, biogeochemistry, and environmental modeling, with strong potential for high-impact publications and international collaboration. A core innovation of the project lies in developing a novel, scalable, and ready-to-use trophic state index for global lakes, supported by the NSFC-funded project “An Open-Access App for Monitoring Trophic State Index in Global Lakes”.

Prof. Roohollah Noori recently joined NIGLAS in March 2026 after prior affiliation with the University of Tehran, and currently supervises PhD students in water science and sustainability. His research record includes publications in leading journals such as PNAS, Nature Communications, Environmental Science & Technology, Water Research, and Water Resources Research.

Research Focus

The appointed postdoctoral researcher will investigate how climate- and human-driven changes, such as warming, altered hydrology, extreme events, and land-use shifts affect nutrient dynamics, primary productivity, and eutrophication processes in lakes at regional to global scales. The main duty of the candidate is to develop a novel, scalable, and ready-to-use trophic state index for global lakes, that is applicable across diverse climatic, ecological, anthropogenic, and geographic contexts.

The research may involve:

Analysis of large observational and remote-sensing datasets

Statistical and/or process-based modeling

Integration of climate projections with lake ecosystem responses

Contributions to synthesis studies on global freshwater ecosystems

The successful candidate will also collaborate closely with other researchers in my group members and prepare at least one proposal for submission to provincial or national funding calls (e.g., NSFC RFIS-I) to advance interdisciplinary aquatic sustainability research.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a motivated researcher who holds (or is about to complete) a PhD in a relevant discipline, such as:

Environmental science or engineering

Limnology, hydrology, or aquatic ecology

Climate science

Earth system or data-driven environmental sciences

Desired skills include:

Strong quantitative and analytical background

Experience with data analysis, modeling, or hydro-/eco-informatics

Programming skills (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB) are advantageous

A strong publication record or clear potential for high-quality publications

Preferably, prior experience as a PI in NSFC projects

Research Environment

The postdoctoral researcher will become part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary team, offering:

A collaborative and international working environment

Opportunities to lead publications and develop independent research ideas

Engagement with global research networks and policy-relevant science

Position Details

Duration: Two years, with possibility of extension

Start date: January 2027

Location: Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China

Salary: According to institutional or funding guidelines

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

A two-page summary of PhD dissertation

A cover letter describing research interests and relevant experience

A CV (including publications)

Contact information for 2-3 references

Applications should be sent to noori@niglas.ac.cn with the subject line: “Postdoctoral Application-Lake Eutrophication & Climate Change”.

Review of applications will begin on September 15th, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.