Postdoctoral Research Scientist job available – Ecology of coastal wetlands and sub-Arctic carbon cycling
An NSF funded postdoc in the Atwood lab
(https://trishaatwood.weebly.com/) at Utah State University is available
starting in fall of 2020. The successful applicant will also work
closely with the Beard Lab (https://karenhbeard.webs.com/) at Utah State
University and the Waring Lab (https://www.waringecologylab.com/) at
Imperial College-London. We seek an enthusiastic and inquisitive postdoc
who is interested in understanding the role of herbivory, climate
change, and wetland ecology and management in affecting carbon
sequestration and greenhouse gas (carbon dioxide and methane) exchange
in wetlands of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in Alaska. The project will
focus on waterfowl impacts on vegetation and implications of atmospheric
exchange. This study does not focus on waterfowl themselves but instead
on the ecosystem services and values of coastal wetlands in Alaska,
knowledge of which is fundamental to conserving these and other coastal
systems.
Utah State University is a highly selective, public, land-grant
university and is classified as a Carnegie R1 Research University. The
main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is
85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural
mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains
providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of
living and provides a high quality of life. For more information on
Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com.
Required Qualifications: A PhD in ecology, soil microbiology, biological sciences, biogeochemistry or other closely related environmental science field with quantitative abilities and self-motivation. Required skills: Supervising field crews, programming experience in R, fieldwork experience in ecology, especially in wetlands, experience with LiCORs or other greenhouse gas analyzers, greenhouse gas data analysis. Because of the successful applicant will spend two summers in a remote research camp on coastal western Alaska, we seek applicants with experience driving boats and snowmobiles, and living in remote field sites for extended periods of time. In your cover letter, please describe your experience or willingness to gain these experiences, and live in a remote area.
Review of applications will begin on September 7, 2020 and continue
until the position is filled. The appointment will preferably begin on
or before January 1, 2021, with an initial commitment of two years, but
could be extended contingent upon performance and the availability of
funding. A competitive salary and full benefits package will be offered.
In your application, please include:
1. A cover letter that explains how your research and experience aligns with the skills and research activities listed above
2. A CV or resume
3. A list of three professional references and their contact information.
For any questions, contact Trisha Atwood: trisha.atwood@usu.edu
