Post-doctoral Fellow Opportunities

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN SOIL CARBON ASSESSMENT FOR ALASKA AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
Institute of Arctic Biology

Postdoctoral Research Scientist.  The University of Alaska Fairbanks invites applications for a postdoctoral position to conduct metadata analysis and research for the project “Assessing the role of deep soil organic carbon in Interior Alaska: Data, models and spatial/temporal dynamics”.

The successful candidate will conduct studies that include (1) compilation of soil carbon data from a number of collaborative projects into a relational database, and (2) development and application of multivariate statistical models to estimate deep soil carbon storage in a spatially explicit fashion throughout Interior Alaska. Individuals interested in combining research interests in soil dynamics and hydrology with quantitative ecological analysis are strongly encouraged to apply.  A Ph.D. degree (already received or awaiting receipt with all requirements fulfilled) is required.

Applications for this position can be submitted at the following URL: http://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=63077 or by going to http://www.uakjobs.com and entering posting number 0055332.  Applications will be received until the position is filled, but review of applications will begin on 26 June 2008.  More information on the nature of the position can be obtained by contacting Dr. A. David McGuire, 907-474-6242, ffadm@uaf.edu, or Dr. Jennifer Harden, 650-329-4949, jharden@usgs.gov.

The University of Alaska is and equal employment/affirmative action employer and educational institution.  Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.