National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) Visiting Scientists and Educators
NEON, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of funding for Visiting Scientists and Educators. Reporting to the NEON Chiefs of Science and Education, visitors will provide specific input to the scientific and education development of the Observatory. Visiting Scientists and Educators from a wide range of disciplines will complement the permanent NEON staff with a diversity of knowledge and skills. Visitors will provide substantive input into NEON plans and are expected to produce concrete products related to observational and experimental design, facilities development, measurement protocols, data processing algorithms, and education program development. Visiting scientists and educators may be asked to write planning documents, assist with technical decisions, organize and lead workshops, and participate in candidate site visits, along with other activities as agreed upon with the Chiefs of Science and Education Applications in any of the Science/Education disciplinary areas addressed by NEON are welcome (see http://www.neoninc.org/documents/ISEP_2006Oct23.pdf). In this first call, NEON especially seeks expertise in 1) ecological genomics, 2) chemical and isotopic analysis for ecology, 3) biodiversity assessment and curation of biological samples, 4) ecological modeling and forecasting, 5) tropospheric chemistry, 6) aquatic biology and biogeochemistry, 7) plant ecology and physiology, and 8) education (K-16), public outreach, and decision support. These are the priority areas but we invite applications from all interested scientists and educators. We anticipate an annual call for visiting scientists and educators. Visiting scientists and educators may be resident at the incumbent’s home institution or, by mutual agreement, at the NEON office in Boulder, CO. Visitors to Boulder will receive appropriate travel allowances. Visiting scientists and educator positions are generally provided with two months of salary per year although other time commitments are possible. Awards will normally be made to the applicant’s home institution and may be renewed. . Federal employees may be eligible for these posts via a detail or IPA, dependent upon agency policies. NEON anticipates the availability of 4-6 positions in 2008. To apply, please submit a letter of application with demonstrated expertise and indicating an interest in working with the NEON, Inc. team to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include a current CV, number of salary months requested, and a budget detailing salary, benefits, travel, and overhead costs. Please indicate whether you propose to stay at your home institution or reside at the NEON Boulder location. Travel allowances will be negotiated. NEON, Inc. will provide communication technology available for remote conferencing Visiting scientists positions are available contingent upon funding availability. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.
