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> 5 Post Doctoral Positions - ERC Synergy Grant: IMBALANCE-P<br>
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> A collaborative research team led by Josep Peñuelas (CREAF), Ivan Janssens (UA, Belgium), Philippe Ciais (CEA-UVSQ, France), and Michael Obersteiner (IIASA, Austria) in a vibrant research environment is offering postdoctoral positions to study the effects of phosphorous limitations on Life, Earth system and Society (ERC Synergy grant: IMBALANCE-P).<br>
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> The aim of IMBALANCE-P is to quantify and understand the responses of Life, Society and the Earth System to current and future P shortages and the N to P stoichiometric imbalance created by widespread N additions and rising atmospheric CO2, and to identify the options available to improve the management of the P cycle. The P-dependent implications for Life, Society, and the Earth System are tightly interconnected, but have so far mostly been considered in fragmented single-discipline research. IMBALANCE-P will achieve a global closure of the P cycle, and generate a novel integrated knowledge of the impacts of the C:N:P imbalances on natural ecosystems’ diversity and function, climate, agriculture, and society.<br>
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> In CREAF we are looking for 5 highly motivated and collaborative post-docs in the following areas:<br>
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> Postdoc 1 - Stoichiometry and metabolomic processes mostly on plants and bacteria<br>
> Postdoc 2 - Ecophysiology and demography of vegetation<br>
> Postdoc 3 - Macroecology and biodiversity<br>
> Postdoc 4 - Mining, meta-analysis and synthesis of molecular, organismic and ecosystemic data<br>
> Postdoc 5 – Nutrient imbalances and trophic webs<br>
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> Ideally, the work begins in May 2014 but other starting dates can be discussed. The positions are offered for one year with a possibility of renewal for more years.<br>
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> Qualifications: Applicants should be enthusiastic and highly-qualified doctors holding a PhD degree in biology, environmental sciences, geosciences, climate sciences or any related field to the mentioned areas. They should ideally have a strong background in those areas. Interest or experience with process modeling or data analysis with script languages (Matlab, R, Python) or other programming languages, and basic knowledge/experience of field measurements is appreciated. In addition, the applicants should have solid experience in working both independently and in group. Fluency in English (oral and written) is mandatory.<br>
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> Annual Salary: Approx 27000-30000 Euros<br>
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> Location: Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF).<br>
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> Application Process: We look forward to receiving your application – including a motivation letter, a statement of research interests, a CV, and the names and contact addresses of three academic referees – Please send your application to <a href="mailto:josep.penuelas@uab.cat" target="_blank">josep.penuelas@uab.cat</a>.<br>
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> The deadline for applications is April 30 (but the deadline may be flexible depending on the project starting dates).<br>
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> For further information about the position please contact Prof. Josep Peñuelas: <a href="mailto:josep.penuelas@uab.cat" target="_blank">josep.penuelas@uab.cat</a><br>
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> Mireia Bartrons<br>
> Global Ecology Unit CREAF-CSIC-UAB,<br>
> Center for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF) - National Research Council (CSIC)<br>
> Edifici C, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona<br>
> Tel <a href="tel:%28%2B34%2993-5812028" value="+34935812028" target="_blank">(+34)93-5812028</a> <br>
> Email: <a href="mailto:mireia.bartrons@creaf.uab.cat" target="_blank">mireia.bartrons@creaf.uab.cat</a><br>
> Lab web site: <a href="http://www.creaf.uab.cat/global-ecology" target="_blank">www.creaf.uab.cat/global-ecology</a><br>
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