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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">PhD Students,
Post-B.S., and/or Post-M.S. Researchers in Soil Biogeochemistry</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:rgb(199,143,23)">Posted Date</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">7/15/2016</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">2/28/2017</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:rgb(199,143,23)">Purpose</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">The Environmental Sciences Division (ESD),
<a href="http://www.esd.ornl.gov">http://www.esd.ornl.gov</a>, and the Climate Change Science Institute (CCSI), <a href="http://climatechangescience.ornl.gov/">http://climatechangescience.ornl.gov/</a>,
at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), <a href="http://www.ornl.gov">http://www.ornl.gov</a>, has several
positions available immediately. Some positions are in collaboration or
association with the University of Tennessee (UT) or the Oak Ridge Institute
for Science and Education (ORISE). Expertise or interest in soil carbon
cycling, soil greenhouse gas emissions, microbial ‘omics, oxidation-reduction
processes of soil minerals, and phosphorus interactions in tropical and
temperate environments is desired. We seek team-oriented candidates with
experience or interests in experiments and observations that are interested to model
or to work closely with modelers to use biogeochemical information to improve
soil carbon cycle models. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:rgb(199,143,23)">Major Duties/Responsibilities</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">The ideal candidates will interact closely with a team of soil
biogeochemists, modelers, and bioinformaticists to investigate relations
between geochemical and microbiological features of soils and greenhouse gas
releases. The work will involve lab- and field-scale measurements of greenhouse
gas emissions, microbial ‘omics, phosphorus interactions including sorption, and
soil geochemistry. The work may also involve literature review and data
analysis. The candidate is expected to work closely with a team of modelers to
utilize experimental data and observations to improve and develop models.
Interest in modeling is desired but not required. Participation in scientific
conferences and timely publication of results are expected for the more advanced
candidates, and desired for the less experienced candidates.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:rgb(199,143,23)">Qualifications Required</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Qualifications required will depend on the exact position. ORNL is
interested in receiving applications from outstanding candidates seeking a
doctoral dissertation at UT or elsewhere. Field work in tropical environments
will be required. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">For post-masters researchers, an M.S. is required in Environmental
Science, Soil Biogeochemistry, Soil Microbiology, Soil Science, Biogeochemical
Modeling, or a related field. Excellent oral and written communication skills
and the ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively are required. Applicants
cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the
date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting
their appointment. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">For post-B.S. researchers, more flexibility is possible with the
candidates’ backgrounds and skill levels. A desire to work in lab or field
environments in either tropical or temperate environments is required.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Candidates can direct questions to Dr. Melanie Mayes at </span><a href="mailto:mayesma@ornl.gov"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">mayesma@ornl.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Candidates should apply to Mr. Doug Dross at </span><a href="mailto:crossdr@ornl.gov"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">crossdr@ornl.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"> and should
include a CV, a short cover letter, and contact information for three
references. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which
it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired. We accept
Word(.doc, .docx), Excel(.xls, .xlsx), PowerPoint(.ppt, .pptx), Adobe(.pdf),
Rich Text Format(.rtf), HTML(.htm,.hmtl) and text files(.txt) up to 2MB in
size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will
be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">ORNL, UT, and ORISE are equal opportunity employers. All qualified
applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are
encouraged to apply. </span></p>
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