Postdoctoral Fellows in Carbon Sequestration - University of Minnesota We seek two postdoctoral fellows to perform research and synthesis of existing data aimed at achieving the goals of a legislative initiative on carbon sequestration for the state of Minnesota. Both positions have a potential start date of 1 July, 2007. Both positions are currently funded for 1 year; additional years of funding may be possible. The two areas of research are:
1. Land and Land Use Inventory: Compile existing data to create an inventory for the state of Minnesota regarding the areal extent of (1) lands containing high carbon stocks and their susceptibility to loss by changes in land use, drainage, hydrology, or climate; and of (2) lands that are potentially amenable to land use changes that could enhance net carbon sequestration from the atmosphere. In addition, the individual would help design criteria for and help select locations for carbon sequestration demonstration projects in forest, urban, and agricultural ecoregions across the state. The individual would work closely with a graduate student with skills in GIS and database analyses, with state and federal agency personnel, and with faculty in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior and the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota. 2. Carbon Sequestration Potentials: Conduct a critical review of literature on land use practices that have the potential to enhance carbon sequestration; determine potential carbon sequestration rates and their variability; determine suitability of these practices for Minnesota climates and landscapes; and determine other ecological services and benefits that may be associated with these land use practices. The individual will develop criteria for and help select potential sites for an array of monitoring sites to assess carbon sequestration rates of these practices across Minnesota forest, urban, and agricultural ecoregions. As part of this aspect of the project, the individual will conduct statistical analyses of carbon variability within and among multiple landscape positions under different land use practices and physiographic regions. These data and analyses will inform the development of the monitoring network and analyses. The individual will work closely with graduate and undergraduate students, state and federal agency personnel, and faculty in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior and the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota. Qualifications: A PhD in Soil or Earth System Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, or other field with research relevant to carbon sequestration and land use practices. Strong oral and written communication skills are required. The ability to collaborate and work in a team environment with faculty, postdocs, graduate students, undergraduate students, and agency personnel from various backgrounds and experiences is essential. Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include employee health and dental insurance, and social security. Application: Please send a current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest detailing related research experience and interests, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references by electronic means to Edward A. Nater ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or Sarah E. Hobbie ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Applications may also be submitted online at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/ . Please reference requisition # 144673 in your application. Applications will be considered for either position unless otherwise indicated by the applicant. For further information, contact Sarah E. Hobbie ([EMAIL PROTECTED]; 612-625-6269) or Edward A. Nater ([EMAIL PROTECTED]; 612-625-9734). Benefits are described at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/benefits/index.html/ The University of Minnesota is committed to policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. -- ___________________________________ Sarah E. Hobbie, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Admissions Dept. of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior University of Minnesota 1987 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul MN 55108 ph: 612-625-6269 FAX: 612-624-6777 Office: 502 Ecology, St. Paul Campus Research Web Page: http://www.cbs.umn.edu/labs/shobbie/ EEB Graduate Program Web Page: http://www.cbs.umn.edu/eeb/graduateprogram/ ___________________________________
