Postdoctoral position in Ecophysiology and Ecohydrology at the University of New Hampshire
Understanding the Physical and Biological Drivers of Observed Evapotranspiration Declines in the Northern Forest Region A postdoctoral associate position is available with a research project that will examine the biological and physical drivers of regional trends in evapotranspiration in the northeastern U.S. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting dendrochronological and stable isotope analyses of tree rings in conjunction with analysis of long-term hydrologic and meteorological records to evaluate underlying biological and physical mechanisms to explain observed long-term changes in ET in the region. The project encompasses seven research sites in the northeastern US with long-term hydrologic and climate monitoring, including the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest. The postdoctoral associate will be expected to submit manuscripts based on the research to peer- reviewed journals and to present the results at national and international scientific meetings. Work will be conducted at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH, but will require occasional travel to collaborating institutions and field sites throughout the Northeast. The position will be based in the lab of Dr. Heidi Asbjornsen at UNH, and will involve close collaboration with Dr. John Campbell (USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station) and Dr. Mark Green (USDA-FS and Plymouth State University). The project is funded by the Northeastern States Research Cooperative. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. degree in plant ecophysiology, ecohydrology, hydrology, ecology, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: dendrochronology, stable isotope ecology, hydrometeorology and analysis of long-term data sets. Candidates will require a strong analytical background and an ability to manage large data sets and conduct and supervise laboratory analyses. Additionally, the prospective candidate should have demonstrated motivation and strong work habits, the ability to work independently as well as within a research group, and demonstrated ability to produce publications based on individual research. Preferred qualifications include experience with integrating plant ecophysiological and hydrological data to examine ecohydrological implications of climate change on forests and water resources. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and names of three references to Heidi Asbjornsen, [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is March 2013, although some flexibility is available. Funding for the position is initially available for two years, with the possibility of continuation contingent upon additional funding. The University of New Hampshire is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action/equal access employer.
