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POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Micrometeorologist/Biometeorologist
Location: Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Earliest Start Date: May 1, 2009
Application Closing Date: April 20, 2009
Position Summary: We invite applicants for a Post Doctorate Research Associate to ensure a high degree of QA/QC
and consistency of AmeriFlux measurements among and within network sites, and to lead and participate in network-wide syntheses of data.
AmeriFlux is a network of ~90 sites in the Americas where the goals are to investigate carbon dioxide, water and energy exchange
between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. The AmeriFlux objectives are to: 1) establish an infrastructure for guiding,
collecting, synthesizing, and disseminating long-term measurements of CO2, water, and energy exchange from a variety of ecosystems;
2) collect critical new information to help define the current global CO2 budget; 3) enable improved predictions of future
concentrations of atmospheric CO2; 4) enhance understanding of carbon fluxes, Net Ecosystem Production (NEP), and carbon sequestration
in the terrestrial biosphere.
Responsibilities: The incumbent will have primary responsibility to conduct comparisons of eddy covariance measurements
made with a portable system and instruments at the AmeriFlux sites, analyze the data and act as a liaison between the OSU QA/QC
research lab and the site Principal Investigators. In consultation with the AmeriFlux Science Chair and supporting Steering Group,
this includes development of protocols and QA/QC of EC data and ancillary physical and micrometeorological measurements for
interpreting NEE and associated flux properties and processes. The person will assist in organizing workshops and the annual
AmeriFlux meeting, contribute to reports to the agency, and participate in synthesis publications deemed important to addressing
network science questions. The incumbent will travel extensively through the summer months, setting up the portable system next to
existing tower instruments and making measurements for short durations at sites, analyze the data and provide reports to the
Principal Investigators.
Required Qualifications: The candidate must hold a PhD degree in biometeorology, micrometeorology, environmental
physics, or similar field. Proven ability to conduct independent research, and to work as part of a scientific team. Experience
in analysis, interpretation and synthesis of eddy covariance data. The candidate must also have demonstrated ability to work
extensively thought the summer months at remote field sites with little or no supervision, and demonstrated ability to produce
high quality publications. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate University vehicle(s).
Preferred Qualifications:Tower experience desirable. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
View posting for additional preferred qualifications.
Employment conditions: Full-time (1.0 FTE) 12-month, fixed term faculty position with reappointment at the discretion of the
Department Head. Full-time annual salary starting at $42,000–$45,000 (U.S.) commensurate with education and experience.
Medical, dental, and life insurance group plans are available.
To Apply: When applying, qualified applicants will be required to upload a letter summarizing qualifications for the position,
curriculum vitae, up to two examples of your senior authored publications, unofficial copies of transcripts of university work,
and at least one letter of recommendation and the name, address, telephone number, and email address of 2 additional references by April 20, 2009.
To view complete posting and apply, go to Posting 0004009.
For additional information: Contact Beverly Law, Search Committee Chair, Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, 328 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752. Email: bev.law@oregonstate.edu.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact: Jeannette Harper, Email: jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu; phone: 541-737-6554.
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GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS (GRAs)
Five GRAs (Ph.D. or M.S.) are available as early as January 1, 2008. The stipend is $19,069 - $20,412 with a full tuition waiver. To apply to the Department of Forest Science, click here, or you may be able to apply to the Molecular and Cellular Biology or Genetics Programs.
Contact Glenn Howe.
Conifer Translational Genomics Network (CTGN): The student will conduct research with the CTGN, a large multi-university team that is conducting research, education, and extension on marker-based breeding in forest trees as part of the USDA-NRI Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP) Program. Information on the CTGN can be
found here. The student will focus on quantitative genetics research aimed at discovering associations between molecular markers and quantitative traits in operational breeding programs of Douglas-fir, and will contribute to the overall research, education, and extension goals of the project. Primary traits of interest include growth, cold hardiness, and wood properties.
Pacific Northwest Tree Improvement Research Cooperative (PNWTIRC): The student will conduct research for the PNWTIRC, a cooperative of universities, governmental agencies, and private companies that conducts forest genetics research in support of applied tree improvement.
Current research topics include genetics and breeding for improved wood quality, design and management of miniaturized seed orchards, and incorporating genetic effects into growth and yield models.
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Part-time Instructor Pool Opportunities
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Position Number: 002-1033P
Location : Department of Forest Science, Corvallis, Oregon
Position Available : on going
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