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        ecosystem modeling, regional and global ecology is available in
        the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology at
        Iowa State University.</span><span
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        Roman&quot;,serif;color:black">This position provides great
        opportunities to apply macrosystems approach and process-based
        terrestrial biosphere modeling to quantify and predict ecosystem
        patterns and processes (e.g., land-atmosphere exchange of
        greenhouse gases, land-to-ocean mass flow, biogeochemical and
        hydrological cycling) in response to human and natural
        disturbances at multiple spatial and temporal scales.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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        <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New
          Roman&quot;,serif">A Ph.D. degree from an accredited
          institution in Ecosystem Ecology, Biogeochemistry,
          Ecohydrology, Atmospheric Science, Agriculture, Forestry, or
          related fields with knowledge of terrestrial ecosystem
          modeling is required. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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        <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New
          Roman&quot;,serif">Preference will be given to candidates with
          experience and background on biogeochemistry/ecosystem
          modeling, remote sensing and GIS, geospatial analysis, and
          computer programming (prefer C or C++). </span><span
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          Roman&quot;,serif">Excellent written and interpersonal
          communication skills, record of research publications in
          refereed journals of high quality, and a demonstrated ability
          to function well within multidisciplinary teams are required.
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          Roman&quot;,serif">The candidate selected for this position
          must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the
          United States by the date appointment is scheduled to begin
          and must be able to communicate in English.</span><span
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        <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New
          Roman&quot;,serif">The successful candidate will participate
          in an interdisciplinary research team to investigate the
          natural and anthropogenic impacts on ecosystem structure and
          functions by using integrated and computational approaches. </span><span
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        <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New
          Roman&quot;,serif">The individual is expected to independently
          develop and implement the spatially-explicit process-based
          land ecosystem model for examining the impacts of climate
          change, land use and management practices on terrestrial
          ecosystems at regional and global scales. </span><span
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        <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New
          Roman&quot;,serif">The specific duties include large-scale
          data development, model improvement, simulation, model
          evaluation, uncertainty analysis, manuscript preparation etc.
          This individual will be encouraged to pursue new research
          direction (e.g., participate in development of research
          proposals), and will help manage the lab and interact with
          graduate and undergraduate students.</span><span
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        style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Times New
        Roman&quot;,serif;color:black">Offer: Salary commensurate with
        training and research experience, mentoring by and collaboration
        with senior research personnel from a multidisciplinary team,
        office space and computer facilities, and coverage of research
        and related travel expenses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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        Roman&quot;,serif;color:black"> Applications should include a
        cover letter explaining your research interests and
        accomplishments, and your qualifications for the position; a
        curriculum vita; and names and contact information (including
        email addresses) for three professional references.  <o:p>
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      Roman&quot;,serif;color:black">FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please don't
      hesitate to contact Dr. Chaoqun Lu, e-mail:
      <u><a href="mailto:clu@iastate.edu">clu@iastate.edu</a></u></span>
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