Postdoctoral Research Position in Stable Isotope Ecology
A postdoctoral position is available for a person with a PhD in
Biology, Biogeochemistry, Ecology, Forest Science or related
disciplines. The successful applicant will take part in field and lab
work, data analysis, and report writing for studies of the influence
of ecosystem photosynthesis and respiration on the stable isotope
composition of atmospheric CO2. One objective of the project is to
use stable isotope measurements to help understand environmental
controls on ecosystem gas exchange. In addition, we are interested in
using stable isotope techniques to help partition the contribution of
component processes contributing to net ecosystem CO2 exchange
measured using eddy covariance. Field work will be conducted at
several study sites across Canada as part of the Fluxnet-Canada
network (http://www.fluxnet canada.ca). A major objective of the
Fluxnet-Canada network is to study the influence of climate and
disturbance on carbon cycling in Canadian forest and peatland
ecosystems.
The duties of the post doc include (1) collection of atmospheric
(flask), plant and soil samples for stable isotope analysis using a
gas isotope ratio mass spectrometer with continuous flow interfaces;
(2) analysis of stable isotope data in conjunction with ecosystem
eddy flux and chamber flux data; and (3) publishing research findings
in peer reviewed journals.
The position requires a demonstrated record in pursuing original
creative research in the areas of stable isotope ecology and/or
biosphere-atmosphere exchange; (2) experience working with stable
isotope techniques and interpreting stable isotope data; (3) strong
quantitative skills and working knowledge of computer programming
languages such as MATLAB or equivalent; (5) strong communication
skills; and (6) the physical ability and interest to conduct field
work at several locations across Canada.
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with scientists
at the University of Lethbridge (L.B. Flanagan Lab, Biological
Sciences) and the University of Victoria (M.J. Whiticar Lab, Earth
and Ocean Sciences). The candidate will have the opportunity to spend
time resident in labs at both the University of Lethbridge and
University of Victoria.
To apply, please send a cover letter describing your interest in the
position with a copy of your CV and the names and contact information
of two referees. The position is available for a minimum of
two-years, starting with a one-year renewable appointment subject to
satisfactory performance. Applications will be received until the
position is filled.
For more information and to make an application please contact:
Dr. L.B. Flanagan
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
T1K 3M4
Telephone: (403) 380-1858
FAX: (403) 329-2082
e-mail: larry.flanagan at uleth.ca
Web Page: http://home.uleth.ca/bio/faculty/flan.html
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