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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>Arctic Tundra Biogeochemistry Postdoctoral Scholar - 84599</span></b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>Organization: AU-Earth & Environmental Sciences</span></b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>Berkeley Lab’s Earth & Environmental Sciences Division (<a href="https://eesa.lbl.gov/" target="_blank">https://eesa.lbl.gov/</a>) has an opening for a Arctic Tundra Biogeochemistry Postdoctoral Scholar. This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral scientist to advance understanding of the effects of temperature on permafrost ecosystems and soil carbon cycling. You will work with a team of scientists studying ecosystem response to warming in Alaska as part of the Next Generation Ecosystem Experiment - Arctic project (NGEE, <a href="https://ngee-arctic.ornl.gov/" target="_blank">https://ngee-arctic.ornl.gov/</a>). You will develop and implement a novel soil warming experiment on the Seward Peninsula and/or Barrow, Alaska, and measure the impact of the treatments on soil CO2 and CH4 fluxes, soil nitrogen cycling, permafrost depth, and other properties and states. They will improve the design (based on our successful prototype and will have technical assistance), manage the instrumentation of the site for warming and microclimate monitoring, carry out measurement campaigns, and write papers based on the experiment. As time allows, this role may elect to work with other NGEE teams on eddy covariance flux measurements, Arctic shrub distributions, and other research. The successful candidate will be largely responsible for running the warming experiment, archiving data, and collaborating with scientists from other disciplines who can use the warming experiment and its data. For example, data from the experiment will be used by NGEE to develop empirical assessments and test models. The successful candidate will spend a significant amount of time in Alaska. They will work with Margaret Torn, William J. Riley, and others.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>The ideal position start time is Spring 2018 and is a fulltime, one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal up to four (4) years based on performance, funding, and continued operational needs. To be considered, please provide the following in PDF form: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• CV.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• One-two page application letter describing research interests and relevant experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Contact information for three references.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• One-two publications. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>What You Will Do:</span></b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Develop field warming experiment in Alaska.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Maintain experiment in good working order.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Measure effects of warming on the ecosystem, including plot-scale trace gas flux, NDVI, and albedo.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Publish papers and give presentations on the results of the warming experiment in context of Arctic warming.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Conduct field work in Alaska.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Analyze data with appropriate statistics.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Perform rigorous QA/QC on data and archive data with NGEE to share data with NGEE team.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Interact with modeling team to help evaluate and improve soil biogeochemical models.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Contribute to group presentations, progress reports, renewal proposal, and other NGEE activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>Additional Responsibilities as needed:</span></b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Compare observations to model output.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Participate in modeling the results of the experiment and the potential for Arctic ecosystem-climate feedbacks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Synthesize and publish our chamber-based data set of Arctic greenhouse gas fluxes and/or soil carbon.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Contribute to other aspects of the team’s work, depending on interest, such as determining controls of shrub distributions or eddy covariance estimates of ecosystem fluxes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>What Is Required:</span></b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Recent PhD(within 2 years) in ecology, earth sciences, biometeorology or related field.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Expertise in biogeochemistry and experience conducting fieldwork.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Experience conducting research on soil biogeochemistry, Arctic soils, effect of climate change on Arctic ecosystems or demonstrated interested Arctic biogeochemistry.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Technical aptitude with field measurements/instruments or relevant instruments such as microclimate monitoring, flux measurements or similar.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Record of publishing and presenting at scientific conferences.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Ability to work with large data sets and to identify and apply appropriate statistical analyses.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Ability to work effectively in a physically demanding job and to work safely in remote harsh environments.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Ability to work both independently and as part of team.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Record of producing rigorous influential scientific results.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>Additional Desired Qualifications:</span></b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Previous backcountry experience in cold climates.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Ability to carry and use heavy field instruments.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Experience conducting team research in the field.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Experience with data loggers, soil microclimate monitoring, modeling or statistical analysis relevant to field experiments. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>The posting shall remain open until the position is filled, however for full consideration, please apply by close of business on September 23, 2018.</span></b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>Notes: </span></b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• This is a full time, 1 year, postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 4 years paid postdoctoral experience. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Full-time, M-F, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>• Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, <a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=1+Cyclotron+Road,+Berkeley,+CA&entry=gmail&source=g">1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA</a>.<span class=m-6329322425979017976apple-tab-span> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>How To Apply</span></b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>Apply directly online at <a href="http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=139885" target="_blank">http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=139885</a> and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>Berkeley Lab (LBNL,<a href="http://www.lbl.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.lbl.gov/</a>) addresses the world’s most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab’s scientific expertise has been recognized with 13 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'>Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Berkeley Lab is in compliance with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision under 41 CFR 60-1.4 (<a href="http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf</a>). Click here (<a href="http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf</a>) to view the poster: "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law”.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Optima",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>