Two post-doctoral positions in ecosystem model-data synthesis and
forecasting are available in the Energy Biosciences Institute at the
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
http://www.energybiosciencesinstitute.org/
Duties:
Researchers will be expected to work collaboratively within a large,
interdisciplinary research group to assess the suitability of different
biofuel crops. Research will focus on the meta-analysis of existing
research, the evaluation and parametrization of process-based plant
models, and model-based forecasts of: crop suitability, sensitivity to
climate variability, trade-offs in ecosystem services (in particular
carbon storage and water cycling), and land-use impacts of biofuel
expansion. The split of work between postdocs will be based on
experience and interests.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in the ecological or agricultural sciences or a related field.
Preferred qualifications include knowledge of two or more of the
following: field experience in plant ecology; maximum likelihood and/or
Bayesian statistics; computer programming (e.g. C/C++, Fortran); SQL
database programing (e.g. mySQL, Oracle); plant ecosystem or
agri-ecological models at the individual, landscape, or regional level;
GIS/remote sensing.
Salary is $35,000-45,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications
with up to three years of funding available.
Evaluation of applications is rolling with a preferred start date
between August and December 2008.
Interested applicants are encouraged to send a CV and cover letter to:
Dr. Michael Dietze
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.life.uiuc.edu/dietze
