Postdoctoral Fellow Ecosystem model-data synthesis and forecasting
A post-doctoral position in ecosystem model-data synthesis and ecological forecasting is available in the Dietze lab at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign This project focuses on integrating eddy-covariance, remote-sensing, and forest inventory data within the Ecosystem Demography 2.2 model to understand and forecast regional-scale ecosystem dynamics across northern Wisconsin. Duties: Candidate will focus on understanding the landscape to regional scale variability in both carbon pools and fluxes and forest dynamics with particular focus on partitioning different sources of uncertainty. The candidate will use an advanced terrestrial biosphere model, novel data assimilation techniques, and a diverse array of observational and experimental data to generate a comprehensive reanalysis of the past and projections of global change impacts into the future. In addition, candidate will contribute to the further development of a toolbox of analytical and informatics utilities, dubbed the Predictive Ecosystem Analyzer (PEcAn), that will streamline the modeling workflow and facilitate similar analyses in other ecosystems and models. Candidate will work in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of ecologists, atmospheric scientists, and computer scientists and will also have the opportunity to contribute to a related study on the potential impacts of woody biofuel crops in this region. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications are a doctoral degree in a relevant ecological or environmental science and familiarity with computer programming and statistics. Previous experience with remotely sensed data is useful but not required. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications with up to three years of funding available. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The micro-urban community of Champaign-Urbana has an internationally diverse population, a strong technology base, a vibrant arts/culture/entertainment scene. Evaluation of applications is rolling with a preferred start date late summer 2011. Interested applicants are encouraged to send a CV and cover letter with the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Michael Dietze [email protected]. For more information visit http://www.life.illinois.edu/dietze and http://pecanproject.org -- ____________________________________________________________________________ Michael Dietze [email protected] Assistant Professor www.life.illinois.edu/dietze Department of Plant Biology (217) 265-8020 University of Illinois 1405 IGB / 183 Morrill
