Postdoc on Colorado climate impacts
U.S. Geological Survey-Biological Resources Discipline Position
Duration – One year with a strong possibility of extension.
Closing date – Open until filled.
Duration – One year with a strong possibility of extension.
Closing date – Open until filled.
A postdoctoral position in ecosystem ecology and climate change is available at the USGS Canyonlands Research Station located in Moab, UT. The successful candidate will work on a collaborative project examining how climate change (experimentally manipulated with heating lamps and watering treatments) will affect ecosystems of the Colorado Plateau. Within the framework of this large, DOE-funded experiment, the postdoctoral fellow will: 1) lead the manipulative experiment involving warming lamps (including aiding in the field and laboratory supervision of technicians who help with data collection and organization); 2) synthesize data to explore questions and patterns of climate change linkages to ecosystem function; 3) effectively use statistical analyses to assess relationships among the plant, soil, and climate data; and 4) communicate results in formats such as talks at regional/national meetings and peer-reviewed publications. This experiment offers an exciting opportunity to elucidate how climate change – predicted to be notably strong on the Colorado Plateau – will affect the plants, soils, and ecosystem function of the region.
Depending on the interest and capability of the applicant, the project offers flexibility in incorporating areas of personal interest within the overall framework of the program. A Ph.D. and a background in ecology, plant physiology, or biogeochemistry is preferred. Prior experience with field biogeochemical, physiological and/or ecological research and associated measurement approaches, as well as familiarity with statistical analyses, are highly desirable. The Canyonlands Research Station is a USGS-BRD facility and the successful applicant would be working with Drs. Jayne Belnap and Sasha Reed. Moab, UT is a small town offering a variety of outdoor adventures, and more information about Moab can be found at www.discovermoab.com.
SALARY AND START DATE: Salary is $47,000/year plus benefits and a start date within July-October 2010 is preferred.
APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the name and contact information of three references to Sasha Reed (screed@usgs.gov or mailed to 2290 S.W. Resource Blvd., Moab, UT 84532). Electronic applications are preferred.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Sasha Reed (screed@usgs.gov) with any questions.
Depending on the interest and capability of the applicant, the project offers flexibility in incorporating areas of personal interest within the overall framework of the program. A Ph.D. and a background in ecology, plant physiology, or biogeochemistry is preferred. Prior experience with field biogeochemical, physiological and/or ecological research and associated measurement approaches, as well as familiarity with statistical analyses, are highly desirable. The Canyonlands Research Station is a USGS-BRD facility and the successful applicant would be working with Drs. Jayne Belnap and Sasha Reed. Moab, UT is a small town offering a variety of outdoor adventures, and more information about Moab can be found at www.discovermoab.com.
SALARY AND START DATE: Salary is $47,000/year plus benefits and a start date within July-October 2010 is preferred.
APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the name and contact information of three references to Sasha Reed (screed@usgs.gov or mailed to 2290 S.W. Resource Blvd., Moab, UT 84532). Electronic applications are preferred.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Sasha Reed (screed@usgs.gov) with any questions.
