[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Research Associate - Earth System Modeler, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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 
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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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