The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory is accepting applications for a full-time year round Postdoctoral Scientist position as part of a project funded under the Arctic Observing Network section of the NSF International Polar Year (IPY) initiative. The successful applicant will have expertise in the sampling and biogeochemistry of rivers. Primary responsibilities will include field sampling, data analysis, manuscript preparation and participation in international meetings. Fieldwork will involve travel to the Yukon, MacKenzie, Ob, Yenesey, Lena and Kolyma rivers. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in biogeochemistry, hydrology or a related field and have a strong record of scientific publication. Familiarity with analysis of flux data from rivers and with database development and maintenance is expected. This position may entail some moderately strenuous fieldwork as well as travel throughout the year to arctic river research sites. To apply submit a cover letter, cv and the names and contact information, including email addresses, for three references. The inclusion of a statement of research goals is helpful.
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