A Post-doctoral Position in Ecosystem Modeling of Biogeochemical Processes
A post-doctoral position is available in the department of biological sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso (www.utep.edu). Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, Climate science, Earth system science, or a related field, and demonstrated strength in modeling ecosystem and/or biosphere-atmosphere interactions. Demonstrated experience of working with land surface models (such as CLM) to quantify terrestrial feedbacks to the climate system is considered strongly beneficial. The successful applicant should have experience to conduct research on the impacts of global change on ecosystem function and land surface fluxes of trace gases (carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide), hydrological processes, or microbial biogeochemistry. Experience in modeling soil biogeochemical processes and the programming ability with FORTRAN and/or C++ are desirable. The successful candidate will have opportunities to work with a group of interdisciplinary scientists in the University of Texas at El Paso and other institutes in US and China. The position will be available from September, 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for 2+ years with a competitive annual salary of >$45K. To apply for this position, send the following information in one PDF file to Dr. Xiaofeng Xu ([email protected] <https://webmail.utep.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=Xx3QSq_RBUav1TDcmIPjuI5D2oUwVdEIk pggJUQSf5L4yQaI3eVRcJm3UCq3h4Gl_QqG6bhXfqI.&URL=mailto%3axxu2%40utep.edu> ) with a subject of "postdoc application": cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on July 1st and continue until the position is filled. The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. These positions are security-sensitive and subject to the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation. Xiaofeng Xu Assistant Professor of Ecology Department of Biological Sciences University of Texas at El Paso Cell: 334-559-2437 E-mail: [email protected] https://sites.google.com/site/xiaofengxuwebpage/
