<div dir="ltr"><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div><p align="center" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14pt">POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION</span></p><p align="center" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16pt">Spatial Analysis of the Terrestrial Carbon Balance<br>Effects of U.S. Biofuel Production</span></b></p><p align="center" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;text-align:center">University of Michigan Energy Institute<br>Ann Arbor, Michigan</p><p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px">The University of Michigan Energy Institute (<a href="http://www.energy.umich.edu/" target="_blank">UMEI</a></p><div style="display:inline-block;width:16px;min-height:16px"></div>) coordinates research, education and public outreach to address important problems associated with the production and use of energy. By convening diverse interests with world-class expertise, the institute facilitates partnerships that integrate science, technology and policy solutions to develop economically and environmentally sound strategies that meet pressing energy challenges.<p></p><p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px"> <span style="line-height:1.22">UMEI is sponsoring a one-year, extendable postdoctoral fellowship for a scientist with expertise in terrestrial ecology, biogeochemistry and environmental informatics. The fellow will work with the director of UMEI's transportation energy and climate project to conduct pioneering analyses and spatially explicit assessments of the regional effects of biofuel production. The research will entail estimating net primary production (NPP) and net ecosystem production (NEP) on U.S. croplands and associated regional land conversions, and modeling the relationship of these terrestrial carbon cycle effects to market and policy factors associated with biofuel production and consumption over the past decade.</span></p><p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px"> <span style="line-height:1.22">The fellow will apply knowledge and skills as outlined under Qualifications (below) to test hypotheses related to changes in NEP and other carbon balance effects at regional and national scales within the coterminous United States. The work will involve identifying, acquiring and using publically available digital geospatial and economic data sets (rather than new field work). It will apply ecological science and statistical methods to estimate the net CO</span><sub>2</sub><span style="line-height:1.22"> emission impacts of real-world commercial biofuel production and compare the results to previously published estimates based on other methods. The fellow will be encouraged and supported in developing proposals for additional research on the topic and the fellow's related scholarly interests.</span></p><p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px"> <span style="line-height:1.22">Qualifications include:</span></p><ul style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;list-style-type:square"><li style="margin-left:15px">A recently completed Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, such as terrestrial ecology, natural resources, geography, biogeochemistry or other earth and environmental science.</li><li style="margin-left:15px">Expertise in the terrestrial carbon cycle and land-use dynamics.</li><li style="margin-left:15px">Proven skills in quantitative methods of spatial analysis, including geographic information system (GIS) , remote sensing, and other geospatial informatics tools.</li><li style="margin-left:15px">Familiarity with key public data bases, including the USDA Cropland Data Layer and other relevant agricultural and land-use data and surveys.</li><li style="margin-left:15px">Excellent English writing and speaking skills and demonstrated accomplishment in writing and publishing peer-reviewed papers and reports.</li></ul><p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px">Postdoctoral fellows are required to be in residence for the duration of the appointment, write reports and papers suitable for journal publication, make presentations and assist in writing grant proposals for ongoing work on the topic. Salary is based on the candidate's credentials and includes a standard University of Michigan benefits package. The target start date is <span><span>March 1, 2015</span></span> or sooner, and the initial one-year appointment can be extended for a second year contingent on performance and funding.</p><p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px"> <span style="line-height:1.22">To apply, send a letter of inquiry, your CV, the names of 3 professional references and copies of 1-3 submitted papers of which you are the lead author to</span><a href="mailto:Energy.Projects@umich.edu" style="line-height:1.22" target="_blank">Energy.Projects@umich.edu</a><span style="line-height:1.22">. Applications are requested by <span><span>January 16, 2015</span></span> but will be considered until the position is filled.</span></p><p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px"> <span style="line-height:1.22">Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. </span></p></div></div>
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