Location: Iowa State University A postdoctoral position is available to investigate greenhouse gas fluxes in agroecosystems and non-managed grasslands. The position has a 60-70% research responsibility and a 30-40% research administration responsibility. The administrative responsibility includes managing a network of 7 greenhouse gas monitoring sites across the Midwest. Sites are affiliated with the University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, Lincoln University (MO), University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Michigan State University, and Ohio State University. Each site will have a dedicated technician to measure greenhouse gases; the incumbent will assist each site with the establishment of protocols and procedures. Data collected through this network will be available to the incumbent for publication. The network includes agricultural sites that are managed with drainage, cover crop, tillage, and crop rotation treatments.
As the network becomes operational, the incumbent will develop research investigating biogeochemical processes that control greenhouse gas flux from agricultural systems including, but not limited to, the site network. In particular, we are interested in field and laboratory-based experiments that link coupled C and N cycling with N2O flux. There is potential to collaborate with faculty across the network. A background in biogeochemistry is required, and greenhouse gas experience is strongly preferred. Please see publications representing our laboratory work and contact Dr. Michael Castellano (castelmj at iastate dot edu; 515-294-3963) with questions. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, and professional references. Must start by June 1.
