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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Postdoctoral Position
in carbon, water, energy cycling in semi-arid biomes (University of New Mexico)</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">We are seeking a postdoc to join a collaborative team at
UNM, conducting research on ecosystem-atmosphere exchange of carbon, water and
energy in semi-arid ecosystems.<span> </span>Our
group operates a network of nine eddy covariance flux towers sites distributed
across a 1500 m elevation gradient in New Mexico that monitor
ecosystem-atmosphere fluxes and associated plant physiological and microbial
processes.<span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">Applicants with a strong background in working with (i) EC
flux tower or other land-surface flux datasets; (ii) physiological, ecosystem, ecohydrology
and/or landscape ecology with an emphasis on analyzing large datasets; (iii) land
surface models such as the Community Land Model will be given high priority.<span> </span>This position is available for one year
initially, with potential to renew annually for 2 additional years based on
performance.<span> </span>This position requires:</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=""><span><span>1)<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span>a Ph.D in ecosystem ecology, biometeorology,
biogeochemistry, or fields related to environmental studies.</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=""><span><span>2)<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span>demonstrated experience in a range of computer
coding languages, but particularly Matlab.<span>
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<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=""><span><span>3)<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span>successful publication record</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=""><span><span>4)<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span>excellent written and oral communication skills</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=""><span><span>5)<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span>an interest in exploring how carbon, water and
energy fluxes in semi-arid biomes are responding to drought, mortality and
other disturbances at different spatial and temporal scales </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The University of New Mexico is an equal-opportunity
employer and we encourage underrepresented applicants.<span> </span>The salary is $50,000/yr with good health
care and other benefits.<span> </span>Please send a
cover letter with qualifications and research interests, CV, and contact
information of three references by email to Dr. Marcy Litvak (<a>mlitvak@unm.edu</a>).<span> </span>Position is available beginning September 1,
2017 and is open until filled.<span> </span></p>
<br></div><div>Thanks,<br></div><div>Marcy<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br><br>Marcy Litvak<br>Professor <br>Biology Department 505-277-5580 work<br>University of New Mexico 505-277-0304 fax<br><br><br><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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