[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Research Associate - Environmental Biogeochemistry/Hydrogeochemistry

[Elizabeth Herndon]

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Environmental
Biogeochemistry/Hydrogeochemistry

Req # 8434

Link to Apply <https://jobs.ornl.gov/job-invite/8434/>


Overview:

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support Dr.
Elizabeth Herndon (herndonem at ornl.gov) with the Plant-Soil Interactions
Group in the Environmental Sciences Division (ESD), Biological and
Environmental Systems Science Directorate (BESSD) at Oak Ridge National
Laboratory (ORNL). The postdoctoral researcher will have experience in
environmental (bio/hydro)geochemistry. This researcher will couple
environmental sensors with a suite of analytical tools to evaluate how
biogeochemical processes vary across environmental gradients. The candidate
will work with world-leading biogeochemical modelers and experimental and
field researchers to support research through the Early Career Research
Program and Critical Interfaces Science Focus Area.



Major Duties/Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will have responsibility for collaboratively leading
field and laboratory studies to investigate how aqueous geochemistry varies
across redox and salinity gradients at terrestrial-aquatic interfaces. In
particular, the candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an
environmental sensor network, routinely perform local and remote field work
to collect environmental samples, and analyze geochemical properties of
environmental samples in the laboratory. We are especially interested in
qualified candidates with experience in complex systems, environmental
sensors, processing large datasets, and geochemical analyses. 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



Basic Qualifications:

   - A PhD in Geosciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, or a related
   field completed within the last 5 years



Preferred Qualifications:

   - A strong record of independent and productive research, as indicated
   by conference presentations and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals.
   - 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 interpret experimental results.
   - Experience with application of analytical techniques to grand
   challenges in environmental research.
   - Demonstrated ability to learn and independently operate analytical
   equipment.
   - Experience conducting field work independently or as part of a team.
   - Experience with environmental sensors that monitor water level, redox
   potential, salinity, etc.


   - Excellent written and oral communication skills
   - Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to
   participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
   - Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set
   priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever
   changing needs



Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position.
You can upload these directly to your application or have them sent to
postdocrecruitment at ornl.gov with the position title and number referenced
in the subject line.



Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to
the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before
starting their appointment. The appointment length will be for up to 24
months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and
extensions are subject to performance and the availability of funding.



Other information is available in the full posting.
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