[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc position - Carbon Sequestration and Biogeochemistry
Kristy GRULEY
gruley at wisc.edu
Mon Jan 20 20:03:43 MST 2020
Position Opening - Postdoctoral Research Associate:
Carbon Sequestration & Biogeochemistry
This position will contribute to the study of land-use transitions to agroforestry and perennial agroecosystems. Strong skills in field experimentation and data collection are required. Examples of projects include:
* Taking baseline soil samples to serve as a foundation for a long-term agroecological experiment
* Measuring biogeochemical fluxes, including N leaching, N2O emissions, and soil respiration
* Establishing data collection protocols for long-term field experiments
* Setting up and maintaining an eddy covariance system in a hazelnut agroforestry system
Job Description
Hours: Full-time
Location: Madison, WI; Dodgeville, WI; or nearby; potential for joint affiliation with university
Start Date: August 1, 2020 or as soon as possible
Salary: Commensurate with experience
* This position is eligible for the Institute's benefits package.
* This position will work within the Savanna Institute's research lab, led by Dr. Kevin Wolz<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DRYBxVwAAAAJ&hl=en>.
Required Qualifications:
* PhD (at time of start date) in ecology, biogeochemistry, crop science, environmental science, or a related field
* Strong skills in field experimentation and data collection
* Previous evidence of academic scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications
* Proven ability to plan and implement independent research projects from start to finish
* Commitment to participating in a collaborative environment
Ideal candidates will have:
* Experience supervising field research technicians
* Demonstrated ability to write and secure research grants
* Thorough knowledge of scripting in the R programming language
* Familiarity with agroforestry, forestry, grazing, or other perennial agricultural practices
* Experience setting up and maintaining eddy covariance systems
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