[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Research Associate - Earth System Modeler, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Christine Wiedinmyer
christin at ucar.edu
Wed Oct 28 09:31:49 MDT 2015
http://bit.ly/Mayes_Postdoc
Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Earth System
Modeler / NB50523153
Posted Date 10/26/2015
End Posting Date 12/31/2015
Purpose
The Environmental Sciences Division (ESD), http://www.esd.ornl.gov, and
the Climate Change Science Institute (CCSI),
http://climatechangescience.ornl.gov/, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
(ORNL), http://www.ornl.gov, has one postdoctoral position available
immediately. We seek a team-oriented candidate that is able to help
design, execute and test a cutting-edge Earth System Model. Candidates
are being recruited to support projects to improve the representation of
nutrient cycling and microbial activities in Earth System Models.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
The postdoctoral fellow will interact closely with a team of genomic
scientists, soil scientists and earth system modelers and conduct
research into modeling how genomics of soil microbes can be utilized to
help predict greenhouse gas releases from soils and their influence on
future climate. The candidate’s primary responsibilities will include
developing and testing new algorithms for key biogeochemical processes
in Earth System Models, participation in scientific conferences, and
timely publication of modeling results.
Qualifications Required
Ph.D. required in Computational Modeling, Environmental Science, Soil
Biogeochemistry, or related field. A strong publication record,
effective writing and presentation skills, and experience with
biogeochemical components of earth system models are required. Expertise
in bioinformatics or nutrient cycling is desired but not required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to
communicate ideas clearly and effectively with people are also 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. This position is a
temporary, full-time assignment for 12 months and up to 24 months,
contingent on successful performance and continued funding. Candidates
may contact Dr. Melanie Mayes at mayesma at ornl.gov or Dr. Xiaojuan Yang
at yangx2 at ornl.gov with questions. 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. If
you have trouble applying for a position, please email
ORNLRecruiting at ornl.gov. Notice: If the position requires a Security
Clearance, reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as
defined in 10 CFR 707.4 will be conducted by the employer and a
background investigation by the Federal government may be required to
obtain an access authorization prior to employment and subsequent
reinvestigations may be required. If the position is covered by the
Counterintelligence Evaluation Program regulations at 10 CFR 709, a
counterintelligence evaluation may include a counterintelligence-scope
polygraph examination. ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and
protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify
Employer.
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