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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman'">Postdoctoral
Opportunity in Earth and Environmental Science, Temple University</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">The Department of Earth
and Environmental Science at Temple University (PA, USA) is seeking a full-term
Postdoctoral Research Associate </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">interested in the general area of soil erosion -
ecosystem interactions.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">The successful applicant
will perform field research and quantitative data analysis, focusing on the
following two projects: (1) <span style="color:rgb(55,55,55)">applicability of novel techniques – rare earth element tracers for soil
erosion, and LiDAR (Ground-based & Unmanned Aerial Systems) for soil
microtopography and vegetation structure – to monitor landscape responses to fires
</span>(2) environmental impacts (e.g. soil hydrologic properties, aerosol emissions)
of large-scale biochar application. Opportunities will also be provided for <span style="color:rgb(55,55,55)">collaborating in other ongoing projects and </span>developing
independent projects. Additional information about ongoing research projects
can be found at </span><a href="http://sites.temple.edu/ravi/"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">http://sites.temple.edu/ravi/</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> <span style="color:rgb(55,55,55)">.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:rgb(55,55,55)"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11pt">Requirements
include a Ph.D. in earth sciences, environmental science, environmental
engineering or similar fields, strong organizational, communication and writing
skills. Prior experience in soil laboratory analysis (chemical or physical) or field
methods for soil erosion/dust monitoring is preferred. The successful candidate
will be expected to contribute to proposal writing and mentoring undergraduate
and graduate students.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11pt"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:14.6666660308838px">The postdoctoral position is available immediately. Initial appointment will be for one year with likely renewal pending satisfactory performance. </span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11pt"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:14.6666660308838px"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">Applications
should be submitted by email as a single pdf to Dr. Sujith Ravi (</span><a href="mailto:sravi@temple.edu"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">sravi@temple.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">) and include: (1) a
curriculum vitae including list of publications (2) a statement describing past
research experience and interests, as well as research interests to be pursued
during the postdoctoral tenure at Temple University (no more than 2 pages), and
(3) the names and contact information for three references. Review of
applications will begin immediately<span> </span>and continue until the position is filled.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">Temple University is a
comprehensive public research university located in Philadelphia (PA) with
around 38,000 students and provides one of the nation’s most comprehensive and
diverse learning environments. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">More information about our department is available at </span><a href="http://www.temple.edu/geology/"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">http://www.temple.edu/geology/</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"> .</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><br></p>
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