Half-time Post-Doc appointment in Restoration Ecology - Colorado State University
An appointment for a half-time post-doctoral researcher is available in the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. This research is focused on understanding how the restoration of meadow vegetation affects greenhouse gas fluxes in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. This continuation of an ongoing funded project seeks to clarify the ecological effects of reducing small mammal herbivory and planting a native sedge on carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide fluxes in a degraded wet meadow (Tuolumne Meadows) in Yosemite National Park. The researcher would be responsible for (1) continuing the collection and analysis of gas flux data, (2) developing a model of growing season methane and nitrous oxide exchange, and (3) lead in the development of a comprehensive synthesis paper of all work done on the project. This will be years 3 and 4 of a 4-year project. Proficiency in greenhouse gas modeling, hydrology, vegetation dynamics, restoration ecology, and vegetation ecology is essential and experience is preferred. The candidate must be able to work independently, direct field crews, and contribute substantial conceptual capital to the project. Extensive field work and arrangement of personal accommodations near Yosemite National Park is required. This half-time appointment is a unique opportunity for a motivated candidate who values work/life balance. Application details: Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter that documents their interest and relevant experience to Dr. David J. Cooper, Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship, Colorado State University. Please send all materials via email: [email protected]
