We seek a creative, highly motivated postdoctoral scholar to study the major controls on soil N2O fluxes and develop improved stable isotope tools for this work. The postdoc will have a unique and exciting opportunity to work in a wide range of systems where biogeochemical research is ongoing, including mesquite savannas, pine forests, intensively managed agricultural systems, and the semi-arid Caatinga forests in Brazil. The postdoctoral scholar will be affiliated with the Stable Isotopes for Biosphere Science laboratory (http://sibs.tamu.edu) and will join a highly collaborative group of researchers at Texas A&M University. Interacting faculty include Jason West, Tom Boutton, Frank Hons, Jason Vogel, and Brad Wilcox, along with Jed Sparks at Cornell University, and other collaborators affiliated with the PINEMAP project (http://pinemap.org). Successful candidates will have experience in soil trace gas fluxes or trace gas isotope geochemistry and an interest in N biogeochemistry. Familiarity with N2O isotopomers in particular will be a significant advantage, as will prior publications on related aspects of N biogeochemistry. Candidates must hold a PhD by the start of the position. Salary will be commensurate with experience and includes a competitive benefits package. Funding is initially available to support two years of work. Texas A&M University is a vibrant academic community in the city of College Station - a friendly, affordable city with easy access to Austin, Houston, and a convenient local commercial airport. To apply, navigate to the A&M job application website (https://greatjobs.tamu.edu) and search for NOV number: 07962. Applicants should submit all materials online since applications sent outside of the online system cannot be considered. General inquiries or questions about the position may be sent to Jason West ([email protected]).
