Ecosystem-Atmosphere Modeler / Programmer Support of Research in Support of AmeriFlux and a Regional Project of the North American Carbon Program
Position# 0000192 To view the full position announcement, please visit our website at http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. The TERRA-PNW research group requires a motivated person to support interdisciplinary research on terrestrial carbon processes and responses to climate and disturbance across biomes and regions. The incumbent will be involved in research conducted in support of (1) the AmeriFlux network, focusing on network-wide syntheses to understand variation in carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange, and (2) a project of the North American Carbon Program, where the goal is to quantify and understand the regional carbon balance using approaches that include numerical modeling, biological and micrometeorological observations, and satellite imagery. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in discipline appropriate to the field in which research is being conducted. - Substantiated knowledge and experience in C++, FORTRAN and R programming languages, and statistical analysis (e.g. SPLUS, MatLab). - Training and experience in numerical optimization methods, and geographic information systems (e.g. ArcGIS, Imagine). Experience to operate on both Windows and UNIX platforms, and transfer programs/data in between. - Demonstrated ability to handle extensive data sets, and management of databases. - Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of research scientists. - Current, valid drivers license. To apply: Go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs and electronically submit a letter of application with statement of interest, vitae (resume), unofficial copies of transcripts of university work, and the name, address, telephone number, and email address of 3 references. For questions regarding the application process please contact Ryan Hink, Department of Forest Science; phone: 541-737-6551; Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Closing date: 01/31/07. OSU is an AA/EOE.
