Thanks, David, RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (POST DOC) IN CARBON CYCLE MODELING Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society Oregon State University, Corvallis For full consideration apply by September 20, 2009 We invite applicants for a Research Associate (Post Doc) (Posting #0004629) to join our investigation of spatial and temporal patterns in net ecosystem production over North America during the MODIS era (2000-present). The project is a collaborative effort between Oregon State University, the NASA Ames Research Center, and the NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory. The approach will employ both prognostic and diagnostic carbon flux models driven by distributed climate data and remote sensing products from Landsat and MODIS. The postdoctoral scientist will have responsibility for model development, model parameter optimization using eddy covariance tower data, and assessment of results from spatial mode application of the models. The team includes specialists in GIS, assembly of climate data and satellite data, interpretation of satellite data, ecosystem modeling, and inverse modeling. The appointment is full-time (1.0 FTE) 12-month, fixed term faculty position with reappointment at the discretion of the Department Head. Full-time annual salary will be $45,000-$50,004 (U.S.) commensurate with education and experience. Medical, dental, and life insurance group plans are available. For review of full position announcement, refer to our website http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. For additional information contact Dr. David Turner (Phone: 541-737-5043), email [email protected]. Apply online at http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Go to Posting #0004629 and upload (1) letter of application (describing background and reason for interest in this position, and the extent to which you have the required and preferred applications): (2) curriculum vitae; (3) Examples of senior authored publications; (4) unofficial transcripts of university work; (5) and contact information for 3 references. For questions regarding the application process, email Jeannette Harper at [email protected] or phone 541-737-6554. OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Jeannette Harper Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator Assistant College of Forestry Business Office 154 Peavy Hall 541-737-6554 [email protected]
