Dear Ecolog Members,
The laboratories of Dr. Sharon Billings & Dr. Nathan Brunsell at the University of Kansas have a joint position available for a full-time post-doctoral research associate. This research project explores how ecosystem carbon fluxes respond to changing land cover types associated with increased demand for biofuels. The successful candidate will be responsible for using remotely sensed data to assess phenological changes in response to regional climate change over multiple agricultural and grassland land cover types, running ecosystem process models and comparing these results with productivity estimates from remote sensing platforms, and downscaling climate predictions for the U.S. Central Plains to estimate carbon dynamics associated with changing land cover based on IPCC scenarios. We seek an individual interested in making significant intellectual contributions to the growing efforts to perform full carbon accounting of biofuel development. Required qualifications include a Ph.D., in Earth System Science or related field, to be in hand within six months after the date of appointment and experience with ecosystem process models. Preferred qualifications include experience with ecosystem process models. Position is available for one year, with the possibility of renewal depending on the availability of funds. For more information and to apply, go to https://jobs.ku.edu and search for position number 00207341. Applicants must submit their C.V. in addition to a cover letter addressing their qualifications and contact information for at least 3 references. Review of applications begins 03/23/09. EO/AA employer.
