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Description: Postdoctoral position in biosphere-atmosphere
exchange responsible for activities of the AmeriFlux network. Responsibilities:
(1) Analyze and interpret comprehensive data sets on carbon, water and energy
exchange, and biological data on carbon stocks and NEP to fulfill AmeriFlux
network goals; (2) produce peer-reviewed research publications and reports
that address AmeriFlux science questions, and highlight AmeriFlux research
results. Analyses include modeling and scaling exercises, and collaborative
syntheses with the North American Carbon Program initiative, and other research
networks to enhance understanding of carbon cycling globally; (3) organize
workshops for data synthesis and modeling activities.
Requirements: PhD within the last 5 years in Biogeosciences,
such as Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeochemistry or Ecosystem Ecology. Understanding
of micrometeorology and eddy covariance flux measurements, and biological
processes contributing to fluxes. Knowledge and experience programming in
languages such as C, MatLab, or FORTRAN, and statistical analysis, including
geostatistics. Demonstrated ability to manipulate large data sets, write
peer-reviewed papers and communicate fluently in English. GIS and processing
remote sensing data is a plus.
Application procedure: Electronically submit a letter summarizing qualifications
for the position, curriculum vitae, examples of writing skills, transcripts
of college/university work (unofficial transcripts are fine), and names
and contact information for three references to: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu
Posting Number: 000xxxx
Additional information: Beverly Law (bev.law@oregonstate.edu).
Application process: Jeannette Harper (jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu),
541-737-6554
Closing date: March 14, 2008