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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We are looking for a motivated postdoc to investigate redox-related nitrogen and carbon cycling in soils.
The candidate will be involved in an NSF-funded project. Could you please
distribute this to your network? Below is a more detailed description of the
position.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Description </b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">A postdoctoral research assistant position is available at
UW-River Falls (UWRF) in the Department of Plant and Earth Science beginning
September 2024 with Dr. Bahareh Hassanpour and Dr. Jill Coleman Wasik. <span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">The University of
Wisconsin-River Falls, part of the Universities of Wisconsin, is located in
scenic west central Wisconsin, 30 miles from the multi-cultural, multi-ethnic
cities of Minneapolis and St Paul. Year-round arts, cultural, and recreational
events are easily accessible from River Falls. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">This full-time position is funded for up to two years. The
successful candidate will lead an NSF-funded project investigating
redox-related nitrogen and carbon cycling in soils. Based on their interests,
the successful candidate will also be able to contribute to other ongoing
projects. The <span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Department
of Plant and Earth Science has newly renovated water and soil analysis
facilities, and there will be opportunities to use various analytical
techniques. Through the Dairy Innovation Hub of Wisconsin, the successful
candidate will have great networking opportunities and be able to present the
results of this project in Dairy Summits and Symposiums held</span> <span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">biannually in Wisconsin.
The review of the applicants begins immediately, and</span> interviews begin
Aug 2^nd. <span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Anticipated appointment date: September 1st, 2024. This
position is open until filled. </p>

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<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Responsibilities</span></b></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Design and
conduct laboratory and field experiments focusing on carbon, nitrogen, and soil
and water biogeochemistry.</span></p>

<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt">·      
Supervise undergraduate students.</span></p>

<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt">·      
Coordinate research activities.</span></p>

<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt">·       Present
data in scientific meetings.</span></p>

<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt">·       Prepare
manuscripts for publication.</span></p>

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<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Required Education and
Experience</span></b></p>

<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt">·       A Ph.D.
or the equivalent in environmental science, environmental engineering, ecology,
biogeochemistry, soil science, or related field</span></p>

<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt">·      
Experience with laboratory and fieldwork</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Ability to engage
in modeling activities.</span></p>

<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt">·       Strong
publication record in peer-reviewed journals</span></p>

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<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Required Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities</span></b></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Excellent English
writing and oral communication skills</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Strong
organizational skills</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Ability to work
in a collaborative environment that includes undergraduate students</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Ability to
multitask</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Ability to
travel/drive to research sites if needed</span></p>

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<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Desired Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities</span></b></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Basic programming
skills (R, Python…)</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">An interest in
mentoring undergraduate students</span></p>

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<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">HOW TO APPLY</span></b></p>

<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt">Applicants should send an email
to </span><a href="mailto:Bahareh.hassanpour@uwrf.edu" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-size:11pt">Bahareh.hassanpour@uwrf.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt">
with the subject line Postdoc-UWRF.</span></p>

<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt">1) A cover letter clearly
explaining your research interests/experience and suitability for the
advertised position (2 pages maximum)</span></p>

<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt">2) A resume or CV, and</span></p>

<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt">3) Names, phone numbers, and
e-mail addresses of three references</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Thank you.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Best,</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Bahar</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;color:rgb(192,0,0)">Dr. Bahareh
Hassanpour</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10pt"> </span></b><span style="font-size:8pt">(she, her, hers)</span><b><span style="font-size:10pt"></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Assistant Professor of
Environmental Science, Department of Plant and Earth Science</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">Assistant Professor of
Environmental Engineering, Department of Agricultural Engineering Technology</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Arial Nova",sans-serif">University of Wisconsin-River Falls</span></b></p>

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54022</span></b></p>

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Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison<span style="color:rgb(0,176,240)"></span></span></p>

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