Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Ecophysiology / Trace Gas Biogeochemistry
We have an immediate opening for a 12 month post-doctoral position with
possibility of extension contingent on funding to work on an NSF-funded
project on comparative tree physiology along an urban to rural gradient in
Texas.
The successful candidate will work with the PI and undergraduate students,
two high schools, and the US Forest Service to determine urban-rural
differences in leaf physiology and volatile trace gas exchange fluxes among
and between isoprene-emitting tree species. The project relies on regular
leaf- and branch-level gas exchange measurements at three sites equipped
with weather and air quality monitoring instrumentation. Data will be used
to improve trace gas exchange models to evaluate whether trees growing under
elevated temperatures and CO2 in urban areas manifest differences that can
be used as a proxy for future trace gas exchange under climate and
atmospheric conditions to come. The successful candidate will interact with
various students in university and high school settings, and may learn
several new skills with respect to volatiles analysis. In addition, Texas
A&M provides multiple mentoring opportunities, for instance through the
Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL),
designed to prepare postdocs for future faculty positions.
We seek a highly motivated individual with a recent Ph.D. in Plant
Physiology, Terrestrial Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Atmospheric Science or
other, related fields. If the degree has not been conferred at the time of
application, a letter needs to be attached from the school's official
Graduate Office and/or Registrar's Office certifying that all requirements
for the degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date. The
successful applicant should show evidence of research productivity, and an
interest in interdisciplinary research. Applicants ideally have experience
in operating leaf-level and/or branch-level photosynthesis equipment and in
the respective data analysis and interpretation. Experience in programming
and ecophysiological modeling is also desirable. Knowledge of carbon cycle
science, statistics, atmospheric chemistry, and plant volatiles emissions
are a plus.
Inquiries and Applications should be sent to
Gunnar Schade ([email protected]),
Department of Atmospheric Sciences
Texas A&M University
3150 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3150
USA
Fax : (979) 862-4466
by 15 December 2013.
Applications should include a CV, a statement of research interests and
expertise, salary requirements, and names, phone numbers and e-mail
addresses of at least two references. Position will remain open until
filled. The successful candidate will be employed initially for 1 year, with
the possibility to extend based on performance and availability of funds.
Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer
committed to diversity.
