Post-doctoral position in ecophysiology at Oregon State University Posting Number: 0002317
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in ecophysiology to conduct research at three AmeriFlux sites in Oregon. The researcher will play a key role in acquiring, analyzing, and reporting long-term data on ecophysiological and soil processes contributing to ecosystem fluxes with a focus on the effects of climate and disturbance on carbon dynamics. The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities: (1) Conduct field studies on physiological and soil processes, with emphasis on annual carbon budgets in response to disturbance (fire, harvest), and coupled carbon-water cycling; (2) Analyze biological and ancillary data and integrate with micrometeorological data and models to understand processes influencing carbon, water and energy exchange; (3) Produce data sets for the AmeriFlux archive; (4) Produce peer-reviewed research publications and reports that address project objectives. Required qualifications include a PhD in Ecophysiology or related field, such as Biogeochemistry or Ecosystem Ecology. Candidates will possess an understanding of physiological (photosynthesis, autotrophic respiration, transpiration) and soil processes (autotrophic and heterotrophic respiration). This includes demonstrated skill in related measurement techniques (sapflux and soil respiration systems, A-ci curves with LiCor 6400), programming data loggers, processing continuous data, and ecosystem scaling techniques. Substantiated knowledge and experience in programming languages (e.g. MatLab), and statistical analysis (SPLUS, R). Demonstrated ability to manipulate large data sets, write peer-reviewed papers and communicate fluently in English. Ability to work at heights on towers. Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of scientists. Valid drivers license required for travel to field sites. For additional information: Contact Beverly Law, Search Committee Chair, Department of Forest Science, 328 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For questions regarding the application process, please contact: Jeannette Harper, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; phone: 541-737-6554. Application procedure: Electronically (//jobs.oregonstate.edu) submit a letter summarizing qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, examples of writing skills, transcripts of college/university work (unofficial transcripts are fine), and names and contact information for three references. Posting Number: 0002317 ************************** Beverly Law Professor, Global Change Forest Science Science Chair, AmeriFlux 328 Richardson Hall College of Forestry Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331 ph: 541-737-6111 fax: 541-737-1393 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: http://terraweb.forestry.oregonstate.edu
