[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral position - trace gas and isotope biogeochemistry - University of Arizona/Biosphere 2

[Laura Meredith]

Please see announcement for postdoctoral position below and circulate to
those who may be interested.

*Postdoctoral Position at the University of Arizona and Biosphere 2*
*https://uacareers.com/postings/15315*
<https://uacareers.com/postings/12745>

Biosphere 2 is looking for a creative post-doctoral scientist with a strong
background in instrumentation and isotope and/or trace gas biogeochemistry
to join an interdisciplinary “ecosystem genomics” team seeking to link
biotic and abiotic processes from pores to the ecosystem scale. This is a
one-year position with the possibility of renewal.

The postdoc will take a leadership role in evaluating a suite of carbon
cycle tracers including carbonyl sulfide (COS), oxygen isotopes of CO2
(18O-CO2), and solar induced fluorescence (SIF). Photosynthesis cannot be
directly measured at the ecosystem or global scale; thus independent
tracers for photosynthesis are needed to reduce uncertainty in the
responses of photosynthesis and respiration to global change to better
project biosphere-atmosphere feedbacks. Carbon cycle tracers will be
evaluated at Biosphere 2’s flagship research infrastructure, the Landscape
Evolution Observatory (LEO,
http://biosphere2.org/research/projects/landscape-evolution-observatory),
which is the world’s largest laboratory experiment in the interdisciplinary
Earth sciences and boasts an unrivaled capability to close water, carbon,
and energy balance at the landscape scale. The cycling of these tracers in
LEO and the B2 biomes (rainforest, desert, savanna, mangrove, ocean) will
be compared to relevant genomic traits in leaves and soils.

The candidate will manage cutting edge trace gas and stable isotope
instrumentation, deployed at Biosphere 2, lead interpretation of data
collected from the hundreds of sampling locations in LEO, and work as part
of a multidisciplinary team studying the co-evolution of biotic and abiotic
features of landscapes. The candidate will add new measurement capabilities
to the LEO system, which will involve the construction of new systems for
gas flow, calibration, and data collection and their automation. The
position is based at University Arizona, but will involve significant time
commitments at Biosphere 2. These requirements will provide exceptional
opportunities to learn new techniques and to make major scientific
contributions to problems of both scientific and societal interest using
cutting-edge technology.

Please send inquiries to Dr Laura Meredith (laurameredith at email.arizona.edu)
or Dr Peter Troch (patroch at email.arizona.edu)

*https://uacareers.com/postings/15315
<https://uacareers.com/postings/15315>*
https://uacareers.com/ posting number P20304​


Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance;
paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for
the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and
cultural activities; and more!

Accepting a new position is a big life step. We want potential candidates
and their families to be able to make informed decisions. Candidates who
are considering relocation to the Tucson or Phoenix area, and have been
offered an on-site interview, are encouraged to use the free services
offered by Above & Beyond Relocation Services (ABRS).Ask your department
contact to be introduced to ABRS prior to your visit.

The University of Arizona has been recognized on Forbes 2015 list of
America’s Best Employers in the United States and has been awarded the 2015
Work-Life Seal of Distinction by the Alliance for Work-Life Progress! For
more information about working at the University of Arizona, please click
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At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we
know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing
innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an
inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by
seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse
students, colleagues and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a
wide range perspectives and experiences, we encourage diverse candidates to
apply, including people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with
disabilities. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who
will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating
a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in
addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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Laura Meredith, PhD

Assistant Professor, University of Arizona

School of Natural Resources and the Environment

laurameredith at email.arizona.edu
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