A new project on Fire in the Arctic Landscape is expected to begin at the Ecosystems Center in 2009. The project will include one new postdoctoral position, to be filled sometime before the start of the 2009 field season (April, May, or June 2009). Additional Information: The research project will continue and expand a program of monitoring and observations on a large wildfire in northern Alaska, the 2007 Anaktuvuk River Burn, and in nearby unburned tundra, starting in spring 2009. The observations, comparisons, and analysis would build upon work begun in 2008 (the first summer following the fire) with SGER funds from the NSF Arctic Systems Science and NEON programs. Key components of the research include measurement of (1) surface C, water, and energy exchanges, (2) lake and stream chemistry and water flow, (3) tundra, lake, and stream community composition, and (4) evaluation of spectral reflectance measures of production, biomass, community composition, and burn impacts for use in scaling up to larger areas and for comparison with satellite- and airplane-based measures of reflectance.
The postdoctoral associate will be expected to play a significant role in defining the specific approaches to be used, the field research designs, and the data synthesis and modeling approaches. Long-term collaborations with other arctic scientists, with international and PanArctic synthesis programs, and with the LTER network will provide additional opportunities. Basic Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this position will have a PhD and a strong background in ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry. Our research group is particularly interested in hiring an aquatic ecologist or watershed biogeochemist, but broadly trained ecologists of all kinds are welcome to apply. The project will be based at the Ecosystems Center in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, during each winter but will include extensive field research at Toolik Field Station, Alaska, in 2009-2011. Required Applicant Documents: Resume/CV Cover Letter References Research Goals Apply online at https://mbl.simplehire.com / An Equal Opportunity Employer
