Rank: Faculty Research Assistant Location: Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon. Earliest Starting Date: July 1, 2008 For Full Consideration Apply By: June 1, 2008 Context: The AmeriFlux Science Chair seeks a technical analyst to support network activities in fulfillment of AmeriFlux goals. The Technical Analyst will assist the Science Chair in day-to-day activities that include production of technical reports and publications, workshop development, and contribution to network-wide syntheses. It is anticipated that this project will be funded through September 2010.
AmeriFlux (http://public.ornl.gov/ameriflux/; www.fsl.orst.edu/terra) is a network of ~90 research sites in the Americas, where the goal is to quantify and understand processes controlling carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. The network was established in 1996, and plays a key role in the North American Carbon Program of the US Carbon Cycle Science Program. There are 140 principal investigators, a Steering Committee, and Data Management team that contribute to the common goals of the network, as outlined in the strategic plan (see AmeriFlux web site). The Science Chair, funded by the US Department of Energy, is responsible for the science direction of the network, data quality, and synthesis activities, and supervises the site intercalibration and synthesis groups at Oregon State University. Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities: (1) Contribute to the development of AmeriFlux guidelines; (2) Produce network-wide accomplishment reports; (3) Contribute to network-wide syntheses of data and peer-reviewed publications that address AmeriFlux science questions; (4) Assist analyses in support of the North American Carbon Program; (5) Assist logistics of annual AmeriFlux meeting and workshops; (6) Assist with various project management activities. Required qualifications: Minimum of MS in Biogeosciences, such as Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeochemistry or Ecosystem Ecology. Experience analyzing micrometeorological data, programming, and graphical presentation of data using statistical packages (SPLUS, SigmaPlot, Matlab), outstanding oral and written communication skills in English, including authoring publications. Desired qualifications: Experience in the principles of terrestrial ecosystem ecology, and/or atmospheric processes. Experience in aspects of producing research proposals to federal agencies, and working with complex budgets. Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Employment status, salary, and fringe benefits: Salary $33,288 - $41,004, depending on qualifications. Twelve month, fixed term, full time position (1.0 FTE). Re appointment is at the discretion of the Dean. Full time annual salary rate commensurate with professional qualifications. Benefits include state retirement, group health, dental, life and disability, reduced tuition rates for employee or dependent at Oregon University Systems schools (restrictions apply), annual leave and sick leave. 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: To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online by June 1, 2008 at: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Posting #0002623 Qualified applicants will be required to upload the following documents when applying: 1. A letter summarizing qualifications for the position; 2. Curriculum vitae; 3. Examples of writing skills; 4. Transcripts of college/university work (unofficial transcripts are fine) and; 5. Names and contact information for three references.
