Postdoctoral Positions For Studies Of Carbon Cycling In Alaska

The Ecosystem Ecology Research Lab at the University of Florida is seeking applicants to fill two postdoctoral positions for studies of carbon cycling in Alaska.

The first position is associated with Dr. Michelle Mack's lab and will focus on the effects of fire severity and plant species composition on post-fire trajectories of carbon accumulation in Alaskan boreal forests. This research is part of a NASA-funded project studying the effects of fire severity on carbon-albedo tradeoffs in climate forcing due to changing boreal disturbance regimes.

The second position is associated with Dr. Ted Schuur's lab and will focus on an National Science Foundation-funded project located near Denali National Park, on the fate of permafrost carbon in a warming world. Radiocarbon and stable isotope measurements of carbon pools and fluxes are an important component of this project for determining the age of carbon losses from ecosystems.

For both positions, candidates with a background in biogeochemistry, ecosystem ecology, plant ecology, soil science, forestry, hydrology, or isotopes are encouraged to apply. Field experience is required.

Postdocs will be stationed in Alaska during the summer and Gainesville, Florida during the winter. Salary is commensurate with experience, and full health care benefits are provided for individuals and families.

More details are available at:

http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/mcmack/Postdoc2008.pdf.

To apply to either or both positions, please email a CV with the names of 3 references to:

Position 1:

Michelle Mack

Email: mcmack@ufl.edu

Phone: 352-846-2510

Position 2:

Ted Schuur

Email: tschuur@ufl.edu

Phone: 352-392-7913