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Project questions (no applications) should be directed to Dr. Patrick Drohan (contact in below signature). Postdoctoral Scholar Job Number: 51657 Date Announced: Work Unit: College Of Agricultural Sciences Department: Ecosystem Science And Management The Penn State Soil Characterization Laboratory directed by Dr. Patrick Drohan is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate to join a team of soil scientists and ecologists (from Penn State, the USFS, and the Pennsylvania DCNR) to assimilate multiple data sources (insect defoliation, herbivore browsing, timber harvesting, gas development) in order to determine the cumulative impact of shale-gas development on select areas of Pennsylvania's forest ecosystems. The associate will explore how forest management, herbivore browsing and insect defoliation may alter forest sustainability in comparison to shale-gas development. In addition the associate will conduct uncertainty analysis on vegetation and perhaps C dynamics. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a PhD in forest ecology, forest management, soils or a related field. The candidate should possess excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and have a strong interest in working with an interdisciplinary team of scientists. Demonstrated experience with LANDIS is a must, along with a strong background in quantitative analysis, statistics, and GIS; an established publication record is desirable. The candidate will work on the Penn State's main campus in University Park, PA. The position is for one year. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to those received before June 20th. Applicants should upload a resume or CV, letter of interest describing how your experience matches the qualifications above, and contact information (phone numbers and email addresses) for three references. ........................................................ Dr. Patrick Drohan Associate Professor of Pedology, APSS Department of Ecosystem Science and Management The Pennsylvania State University 452 ASI Building University Park, PA 16802-3504 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://soilislife.psu.edu<http://soilislife.psu.edu/> 814-863-4246 (Phone) 814-863-7043 (Fax)
