Postdoctoral opportunity: Cross-site study of nutrient fluxes from Experimental Forest watersheds
We have funding for a postdoctoral researcher to evaluate long-term stream chemistry and stream flow data from US Forest Service Experimental Forest and Range (EFR) research watersheds across the country.
The postdoc will help to develop ideas, conduct analyses, and collaborate on manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific literature using long-term nutrient data from these forested watersheds. Nutrient responses include seasonal and long term trends at reference sites as well as before and after natural disturbances and land use treatments. He or she will be responsible for communicating with and coordinating among researchers on a team that includes Forest Service and University scientists, NGO collaborators and a database manager.
Specific skills needed to complete the research tasks include an understanding of biogeochemical and hydrological processes, expertise in analysis and evaluation of large hydrochemical data sets, and good written and oral communication skills.
Application information for this postdoc position is online: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=209218
If you have questions or would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Dr. Sherri Johnson (sherrijohnson@fs.fed.us), Dr. Stephen Sebestyen (ssebestyen@fs.fed.us), or Dr. Chuck Rhoades (crhoades@fs.fed.us).
Review of applications will begin January 11, 2010.
Online application: For full consideration, apply online at http://oregonstate.edu.jobs/, by uploading a letter of application describing your research experience, interest in this specific position, and the extent to which you have the required and preferred qualifications (500-1,000 words); complete resume; copies of transcripts for all university work; and names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.
For questions regarding the application process, email Jeannette Harper at jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu or phone 541-737-6554. Posting # 0005103. Preferred qualifications include a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. OSU is an AA/EOE employer.
Sherri L. Johnson
Research Ecologist
USFS PNW Research Station
3200 SW Jefferson Way
Corvallis, OR 97331
541-758-7771
sherrijohnson@fs.fed.us
