[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Earth Sciences/Biogeochemistry (ORNL)

[Elizabeth Herndon]

*Postdoctoral Research Associate – Environmental Biogeochemistry/Geoscience
<https://jobs.ornl.gov/job/Oak-Ridge-Postdoctoral-Research-Associate-Environmental-BiogeochemistryGeoscience-TN-37831/584866300/?locale=en_US>*

https://jobs.ornl.gov/job/Oak-Ridge-Postdoctoral-Research-Associate-Environmental-BiogeochemistryGeoscience-TN-37831/584866300/

*Location:* Oak Ridge, TN, US

*Company: *Oak Ridge National Laboratory

*Purpose:*

The Earth Sciences Group within the Environmental Sciences Division,
http://www.esd.ornl.gov, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL),
http://www.ornl.gov, seeks a postdoctoral researcher with experience in
environmental geochemistry and/or natural organic matter characterization.
This researcher will use a suite of geochemical, analytical, and
spectroscopic tools to understand coupled element cycling in terrestrial
and aquatic ecosystems, with an emphasis on metal biogeochemistry and
organo-mineral interactions. The candidate will work with world-leading
experimental biogeochemist and field researchers to resolve questions on
the influence of watershed structure and function on water quality. We are
especially interested in qualified candidates who bring unique skills to
the Earth Sciences Group existing capabilities, have the ability to
contribute to existing programs, and can support the development of new
research programs in experimental biogeochemistry.



ESD is an interdisciplinary research and development organization with more
than 60 years of achievement in local, regional, national, and
international environmental research. Our vision is to expand scientific
knowledge and develop innovative strategies and technologies that will
strengthen the nation’s leadership in creating solutions to help sustain
the Earth’s natural resources. Our scientists conduct research, develop
technology, and perform analyses to understand and assess responses of
environmental systems at the environment-human interface and the
consequences of alternative energy and environmental strategies.



*Major Duties/Responsibilities:*

The selected candidate will have responsibility for collaboratively leading
field and laboratory scale experiments to investigate manganese cycling
between plants and soils, litter decomposition, and organo-mineral
associations with emphasis on the application of geochemical and
spectroscopic tools to characterize earth materials and natural organic
matter. Additional responsibilities will include maintaining detailed
scientific records, analyzing experimental data, presenting results within
the research group and at national and international conferences, and
preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The nature
of our scientific work is highly multidisciplinary, and projects will be
carried out in close collaboration with scientists from a variety of
scientific backgrounds, including geochemistry, microbiology, biochemistry,
physical chemistry, or a related field.



Additional expectations include:

·         Maintaining a safe work environment in compliance with safety
guidelines

·         Promoting a constructive and respectful work environment



*Qualifications Required:*

   - PhD in Geosciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences or related
   discipline with a strong focus on terrestrial biogeochemistry.
   - Experience with spectroscopic and other analytical techniques is
   highly desired.
   - We are looking for a candidate with a strong record of independent and
   productive research, as indicated by conference presentations and/or
   publications in peer-reviewed journals. The applicant must have completed
   all degree requirements prior to the start of the appointment and cannot
   have completed their PhD more than five years prior to the application date.
   - Positive and self-starting
   - Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a large,
   multidisciplinary team and should be able to design and execute
   experiments, perform data analyses and interpretation of experimental
   results.
   - Solid record of productive and creative research demonstrated by
   publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific
   conferences.
   - Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are
   required.


*Contact for Position: *Dr. Elizabeth Herndon (herndonem at ornl.gov)



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), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML
(.htm, .html) up to 5MB 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.


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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