The new DOE Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) has two openings for postdoctoral research on the environmental sustainability of fuel crop ecosystems, including annual grain, perennial grass, poplar, and native prairie systems. The positions begin as soon as January 2007 and are located at Michigan State Universitys W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (www.kbs.msu.edu), Michigans largest agricultural experiment station and host of the NSF LTER site in row crop agriculture (www.kbs.msu.edu/lter). One position involves field measurement and evaluation of greenhouse gas exchanges. Practical knowledge of soil biogeochemistry and gas flux measurement methods is required, as is a PhD in soil microbiology, biogeochemistry, ecosystem ecology, or a related field. The other position focuses on soil water and nutrient fluxes, and requires a PhD and experience with field and lab measurements in hydrology or aquatic biogeochemistry. KBS is located in SW Michigan midway between Detroit and Chicago, about 60 miles from the MSU main campus in East Lansing. Applications should be submitted as a single pdf file and include a statement of interest, vitae, and names and contact information for 3 professional references. For further information contact Dr. Phil Robertson (gas exchange) or Dr. Steve Hamilton (hydrology/nutrients; see KBS web site for emails). Application review will begin December 12, 2007; apply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More information about the GLBRC can be found at www.greatlakesbioenergy.org/.
