Postdoctoral Research Associate-terrestrial carbon cycling and ecosystem modeling, University of New Hampshire

The University of New Hampshire has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in terrestrial carbon cycling and ecosystem modeling. This position is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and may be renewed annually for up to three years, depending on satisfactory performance. The position offers a competitive salary and full benefits. UNH is a Research-I, Land, Sea and Space Grant University that has been recognized both nationally and internationally for research excellence in ecology, environmental science, geoscience and forestry. Located in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire, members of UNH enjoy the high quality of life and beautiful natural surroundings the region provides.

Complex Systems Research Center and Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of New Hampshire

Durham, NH

Deadline: 2011/11/30

Project Details: The overarching goals of this project are to advance towards diagnostics of continental-scale carbon fluxes using eddy flux measurements, remotely-sensed data, and new spatially explicit ecological data (e.g, disturbance, stand age) through modeling, and to assess the magnitude, distribution, and interannual variability of ecosystem carbon exchange across North America. 

Essential Job Functions: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will join a research team at the Complex Systems Research Center and Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of New Hampshire, and be responsible for modifying an ecosystem model and examining ecosystem carbon dynamics at the continental scale.  

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A Ph.D. in areas such as ecology, forest science, biometeorology, atmospheric sciences, remote sensing, or related field

2. enthusiasm, creativity, and self motivation

Preferred Qualifications:

1. experience in ecosystem modeling

Application: Please submit a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Jingfeng Xiao (j.xiao@unh.edu) and Dr. Scott Ollinger (scott.ollinger@unh.edu) via email with the subject line "Application for postdoctoral position". Applications received by November 30, 2011 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

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