[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Fellow in Dendrochemistry

[Adam Csank]

Hello all,

I would like to draw your attention to the following position.

Cheers,

Adam

*Job Description:* The Geography Department in the University of Nevada,
Reno’s College of Science is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to work with
Dr. Adam Csank on the collaborative project “*Investigating tree rings as
archives for atmospheric Hg concentrations using Hg, carbon isotopes, and
comparisons to other proxies.*” The anticipated start date of the position
is November 2022. The project is funded by the National Science
Foundation’s Geobiology and Low Temperature Geochemistry program (award
2152873
<https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2152873&HistoricalAwards=false>).
Co-PI’s include Dr. Mae Gustin in the Natural Resources & Environmental
Sciences Department at UNR, who will co-mentor the postdoctoral scholar;
Dr. Peter Weisberg at UNR and Dr. Monica Arienzo at the Desert Research
Institute.

The postdoctoral scholar will be focused on using dendrochronological
techniques and geochemical analyses to develop long-term records of
atmospheric mercury from tree rings. Methods will involve, measuring
mercury (Hg) concentrations in tree rings in conjunction with stable carbon
isotopes, and comparing tree-ring derived Hg records with records from
other proxies. Some of the goals of the project are to understand how
tree-ring Hg assimilation can be influenced by climate? How do records of
deposition and concentration differ and whether spatial variability in Hg
can be quantified using tree-rings. We are seeking candidates with a strong
interest in interdisciplinary scholarship and a background in geochemistry
or dendrochronology.

The position is for three years, with the second and third-year contingent
on performance. Approximately 20% of the position’s time can be dedicated
toward the scholar’s own research, ideally in an area related to the main
project. The scholar will also have opportunities for formal and informal
mentoring, including the required creation and submission of an Individual
Development Plan (IDP) in collaboration with Drs. Csank and Gustin and the
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Funding will be made available for the
scholar to travel to conferences.

The University of Nevada, Reno is an R1 University located at the base of
the Sierra Nevada Mountains, less than an hour’s drive from Lake Tahoe and
4 hours from San Francisco. The Reno-Tahoe area boasts world-class skiing,
biking, and hiking, among other activities. The scholar will be encouraged
to actively participate in interdisciplinary activities at UNR, including
those offered by the Atmospheric Sciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
and Hydrologic Sciences programs. The scholar may also choose to
participate in the burgeoning UNR Postdoctoral Association (UNRPA), as well
as other campus-wide initiatives.

Informal inquiries should be sent to acsank at unr.edu or mgustin at unr.edu

*Required Qualifications:*

·       Ph.D in Environmental Science, Geography, Geosciences, Natural
Resources, Ecology, Geochemistry, OR a related field by the start date of
the position, and no more than five-years prior to the start of the
position.

·       A strong interest in environmental issues, geochemistry,
dendrochronology, or plant ecophysiology.

·       Demonstrated capacity to work independently and lead the
development and publication of research results.

·       Experience in quantitative data analysis, as documented through
course work or previous research.

·       Prior experience conducting field work.

*Preferred Qualifications: *

·       Prior experience in geochemical or chemical laboratory analysis

·       Prior experience with dendrochronology

·       Programming experience or a desire to work in R and/or Python

For more information, and to apply, please visit:
*https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Scholar--Geography_R0132176-1*
<https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Scholar--Geography_R0132176-1>

EEO/AA. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and
veterans are encouraged to apply.


Dr. Adam Csank

Associate Professor & Chair

Department of Geography

University of Nevada, Reno

1664 N Virginia St.

Reno, NV 89557
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