POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Micrometeorologist/Biometeorologist for AmeriFlux Network Posting Number: 0004009
Location: Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon. Earliest Starting Date: ASAP Application Closing Date: May 15, 2009 Position summary: We invite applicants for a Post Doctorate Research Associate to ensure a high degree of QA/QC and consistency of AmeriFlux measurements among and within network sites, and to lead and participate in network-wide syntheses of data. AmeriFlux is a network of ~90 sites in the Americas where the goals are to investigate carbon dioxide, water and energy exchange between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. The AmeriFlux objectives are to: 1) establish an infrastructure for guiding, collecting, synthesizing, and disseminating long-term measurements of CO2, water, and energy exchange from a variety of ecosystems; 2) collect critical new information to help define the current global CO2 budget; 3) enable improved predictions of future concentrations of atmospheric CO2; 4) enhance understanding of carbon fluxes, Net Ecosystem Production (NEP), and carbon sequestration in the terrestrial biosphere. Responsibilities: The incumbent will have primary responsibility to conduct comparisons of eddy covariance measurements made with a portable system and instruments at the AmeriFlux sites, analyze the data and act as a liaison between the OSU QA/QC research lab and the site Principal Investigators. In consultation with the AmeriFlux Science Chair and supporting Steering Group, this includes development of protocols and QA/QC of EC data and ancillary physical and micrometeorological measurements for interpreting NEE and associated flux properties and processes. The person will assist in organizing workshops and the annual AmeriFlux meeting, contribute to reports to the agency, and participate in synthesis publications deemed important to addressing network science questions. The incumbent will travel extensively through the summer months, setting up the portable system next to existing tower instruments and making measurements for short durations at sites, analyze the data and provide reports to the Principal Investigators. Required qualifications: The candidate must hold a PhD degree in biometeorology, micrometeorology, environmental physics, or similar field. Proven ability to conduct independent research, and to work as part of a scientific team. Experience in analysis, interpretation and synthesis of eddy covariance data. The candidate must also have demonstrated ability to work extensively thought the summer months at remote field sites with little or no supervision, and demonstrated ability to produce high quality publications. Must possess a valid drivers license to operate University vehicle(s). Preferred qualifications: Tower experience desirable. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. View posting for additional preferred qualifications. Employment conditions: Full-time (1.0 FTE) 12-month, fixed term faculty position with reappointment at the discretion of the Department Head. Full-time annual salary starting at $42,000$45,000 (U.S.) commensurate with education and experience. Medical, dental, and life insurance group plans are available. 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. DEPARTMENT OF FOREST SCIENCE 321 Richardson Hall, Corvallis, Oregon 97331-5752 Telephone 541-737-2244 Fax 541-737-1393 Application procedure: When applying, qualified applicants will be required to upload a letter summarizing qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, up to two examples of your senior authored publications, unofficial copies of transcripts of university work, and at least one letter of recommendation and the name, address, telephone number, and email address of 2 additional references by April 20, 2009. http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Posting Number: 0004009 Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
