<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">Subject: Postdoc position in soil biogeochemistry, native plant restoration, and ecosystem resilience</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">Postdoc position in soil biogeochemistry, native plant restoration,</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">and ecosystem resilience</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">The laboratories of Ben Sullivan (Soil Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">Ecology; </span><a href="http://sullivanlab.weebly.com/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">sullivanlab.weebly.com</a><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><</span><a href="http://sullivanlab.weebly.com/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">http://sullivanlab.weebly.com</a><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">>) and</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">Elizabeth Leger (Restoration Ecology;</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><a href="http://www.ag.unr.edu/leger" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">www.ag.unr.edu/leger</a><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><</span><a href="http://www.ag.unr.edu/leger" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">http://www.ag.unr.edu/leger</a><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">>) anticipate hiring</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">a post-doctoral level research associate to lead research</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">investigations in two areas: the soil chemical and physical controls</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">on native plant establishment and growth in Great Basin old fields,</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">and the effects of land use history on the resistance and resilience</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">of soil processes. This project will build on existing research</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">(Porensky et al. 2014) surrounding restoration of old fields in arid</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">ecosystems. The questions motivating this research are both applied</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">and fundamental in scope, and the work will consist of a balance</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">between field and laboratory research.</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">The ideal candidate will combine a strong publication record,</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">extensive soil biogeochemical experience, and proven experience with</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">bacterial and fungal molecular sequencing methods. Applicants must</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">have completed a PhD in soil ecology, biogeochemistry, ecosystem</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">ecology, or a related field prior to appointment. Previous field</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">experience in arid ecosystems is encouraged, but not a pre-requisite.</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">We seek an individual with a strong track record of mentoring,</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">excellent communication skills, and experience working in a</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">collaborative environment. If filled, funding for this position will</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">be available for two years beginning in December 2015 or January 2016.</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">To apply: prospective candidates should email (in a single PDF file)</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">a cover letter, CV, one page-statement of experience and interest,</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">and the names and contact information of three references to Ben</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">Sullivan (</span><a href="mailto:bsullivan@cabnr.unr.edu" style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">bsullivan@cabnr.unr.edu</a><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><</span><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">mailto:</span><a href="mailto:bsullivan@cabnr.unr.edu" style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">bsullivan@cabnr.unr.edu</a><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">>).</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">Please include "Plant/soil postdoc" in the subject line. Applications</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">will be reviewed beginning </span><span class="aBn" tabindex="0" style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span class="aQJ">September 15, 2015</span></span><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">. The position will be</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">open until filled.</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">Opportunities and Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">or mental disability, and sexual orientation. Women and</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Reno is located in</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">the Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe and was recently rated</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">one of the best small cities in the US for outdoor recreation and</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">overall quality of life.</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">--</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">Benjamin Sullivan</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">Assistant Professor</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">University of Nevada, Reno</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">address: 1664 N. Virginia St, Mail Stop 186, Reno, NV 89557</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">office phone: 775.784.6374</span><br style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">email: </span><a href="mailto:bsullivan@cabnr.unr.edu" style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">bsullivan@cabnr.unr.edu</a><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px"><</span><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">mailto:</span><a href="mailto:bsullivan@cabnr.unr.edu" style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">bsullivan@cabnr.unr.edu</a><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">></span><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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