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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"" lang="EN">Graduate Research Assistant PhD – <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:
normal"><span style="font-variant:small-caps">Sustainability of bioenergy
forest plantation soils</span></i> Department of Soil and Crop Sciences</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"" lang="EN">Colorado State University</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"" lang="EN">We seek a highly motivated PhD student to conduct
field-based research on sustainability of southern pine feedstocks for
bioenergy production.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The research will
consist of measurement, analysis and interpretation of soil C stocks and stock
changes and soil greenhouse gas emissions (CO<sub>2</sub>, N<sub>2</sub>O, CH<sub>4</sub>)
as a function of site characteristics, land use history and management.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Applicants will need to be willing to work
and live in a rural environment in the Southeastern US for extended periods of
time (up to 2 months duration). The student will work as part of a large effort
including ecosystem modeling and life cycle analysis, with Drs. M. Francesca
Cotrufo and Keith Paustian as joint advisors. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"" lang="EN">The position requires a minimum of a BSc in soil science,
ecology or closely related areas. Preferred applicants will have: 1) an MSc, 2)
previous experience in field work involving soil biogeochemistry/ecology, and
3) good writing and quantitative skills.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Funding is available for 3 years, with potential continuation, contingent
upon performance and availability of funding. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Salary
level is $2,052 per month + tuition.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"" lang="EN">Applicants are requested to submit a CV, transcripts, a
letter of motivation and names and addresses of two references to Francesca
Cotrufo at </span><a href="mailto:francesca.cotrufo@colostate.edu"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"" lang="EN">francesca.cotrufo@colostate.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"" lang="EN"> at their
earliest convenience. Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled; however, to ensure full consideration applications should be submitted
by September 30 2015. The anticipated starting date for the position is January
11, 2016, but is negotiable.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"" lang="EN">Colorado State University is committed to providing an
environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age,
creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability,
veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or pregnancy. Colorado State University is an equal
opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to
achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State
laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and
affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student
Services</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"" lang="EN">Colorado State University strives to provide a safe
study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and
students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and
regulations, Colorado State University conducts background checks. The type of
background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not
limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry,
motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.
Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when,
in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"" lang="EN">Reflecting departmental and institutional values,
candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s
commitment to diversity and inclusion.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"" lang="EN">For any further information about the position please do
not hesitate to contact:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"" lang="EN">Dr. M. Francesca Cotrufo, </span><a href="http://www.nrel.colostate.edu/cotrufo-home.html"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"" lang="EN">http://www.nrel.colostate.edu/cotrufo-home.html</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"" lang="EN"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt">M. Francesca Cotrufo, PhD<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt">Professor, Dept. Soil & Crop Sciences<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt">Senior Scientist, Natural Resource Ecology Lab<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt">NESB B250<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt">Colorado State University<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt">Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1499<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt">Faculty Director, EcoCore Analytical Services
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt">Subject Editor, Global Change Biology<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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