Postdoctoral fellow – ecosystem ecology/soil biogeochemistry
We seek a highly-motivated individual to join our research team in
investigating belowground responses in forest ecosystems to global
environmental change. The over-arching goal of this project is to
examine the role of root and mycorrhizal exudates in coupling ecosystem
C and N cycles under elevated atmospheric CO2. The successful applicant
will investigate how roots and their microbial associates in the
rhizosphere influence soil N transformations and ecosystem productivity
in forests exposed to CO2 enrichment and N fertilization.
The postdoc will be based in the ecosystem ecology lab of Dr. Richard
Phillips at Indiana University, and will work collaboratively with the
labs of Dr. Adrien Finzi at Boston University and Dr. Emily Bernhardt at
Duke University. The majority of the fieldwork will be conducted at the
Duke Forest FACTS-1 site, NC. The preferred starting date for the
position is April 1.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. in ecology, biogeochemistry and soils -
completed before the start-date. Demonstrated expertise in plant
eco-physiology, soil microbial ecology or biogeochemical analyses is
required. Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to work
independently and to mentor undergraduate and graduate research assistants.
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Full benefits included.
Please send cover letter, full CV, pdf(s) of relevant publications and
the names of 3 references (with phone numbers and email addresses) to
Richard Phillips <[email protected]>. Please send all materials no later
than February 20, 2009.
****Please include “Postdoctoral fellow” in the subject line of your
email.****
For specific questions or more information, please contact:
Dr. Richard Phillips
Indiana University - Bloomington
[email protected]
Indiana University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.
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Richard P. Phillips
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
247 Jordan Hall
1001 E. Third St.
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 856-0593
[email protected]
http://www.bio.indiana.edu/facultyresearch/faculty/Phillips.html
