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Environmental Sciences Fellowship

Analysis of land management and other human activities on regional carbon cycle dynamics

The Environmental Sciences Division of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) [http://www.ornl.gov] is seeking a Post-Masters Fellow for a two-year appointment.

The successful candidate will compile, standardize, gap-fill, and analyze data relevant to the impacts of land management on terrestrial carbon dynamics. An initial focus will be placed on agricultural systems. The candidate will be expected to conduct extensive literature reviews, develop relational databases that archive and query the compiled data, and analyze data for trends in carbon stock changes related to land management and historical changes in regional climate. This position is co-funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Energy's Carbon Dioxide Information and Analysis Center [http://cdiac.ornl.gov].

The successful fellowship candidate will:

have a master's degree within the last five years with experience in environmental sciences and computational sciences
an understanding of carbon cycle dynamics between soils, plants, and atmosphere
skills in complex database development and documentation
skills in webpage and internet development

Additional experience with statistical analysis and geographic information systems is also considered useful for this position.

Willingness to work in a multi-disciplinary environment is required. Preferred starting date is January 3, 2006 or earlier if possible.

Qualified applicants are invited to send a current resume, copies of academic transcripts, a statement of interest and qualifications, and a

list of 3 or more references by October 31, 2005 to Dr. Tristram O. West, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, TN

37831-6335, or e-mail to westto@ornl.gov.

Please reference the position title and number (ORNL-28-ESD) when corresponding about this position.

This appointment will be offered through the Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Energy (ORISE), Oak Ridge National Laboratory Postmaster's Research Participation Program [http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pm/ornlpmas.htm]. This position is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.