Vegetation-Permafrost Interactions in an Arctic Boreal Forest: A postdoctoral research position is available in the Department of Geography at Colgate University to participate in a project focused on understanding ecosystem and vegetation influences on permafrost thermal dynamics. The project utilizes a combination of field and remote sensing observations to understand how variability in surface energy partitioning associated with ecosystem structure and function affects permafrost temperatures. The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for running the field component of the project at the Northeast Scientific Station in Cherskii, Russia, which primarily involves operation and interpretation of sap-flux and related micrometeorological measurements. The postdoc will spend substantial time in Siberia during the June – Sept field season, and should have experience in rugged field conditions. The position requires experience with sap flux techniques or similar high-frequency time series data, and with a scientific programming language such as R. Knowledge and experience with remote sensing will be considered advantageous. Candidates with backgrounds in plant ecophysiology, ecosystem ecology, forestry, hydrology, physical geography, or remote sensing are encouraged to apply.
Funding is available for two years, with an anticipated start date of January 1st 2016. The position carries full health care and benefits, and salary is commensurate with experience. Colgate University is a selective liberal arts college located in central New York. Though the position involves no teaching responsibilities, it is ideally suited for candidates interested in exploring the liberal arts career path. Additional professional development opportunities include mentoring students, presenting at conferences, and interacting with collaborators on multiple projects from Mississippi State University, Northern Arizona University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the Woods Hole Research Center.
Colgate is an EEO/AA employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives, identities and ways of life. Candidates are encouraged to describe in their application any experience with or interest in promoting a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
To apply applicants should submit a cover letter describing relevant experience and qualification, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5659. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Contact Mike Loranty (mloranty@colgate.edu) with questions or for more information.
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