Post-Doc in Ecosystem Ecology at UC Merced A postdoctoral scholar is desired to assist a new senior faculty member at the University of California, Merced in the development of a strong and independently funded research program in the area of Terrestrial Microbial and Ecosystem Ecology, with a focus on Sierra Nevada ecosystems. The precise topics of research are open, but possibilities include studies of: 1) the impact of land management (e.g., tree harvesting, fire) or climatic change on the structure and function of Sierran ecosystems; 2) the importance of soil microbial community structure in controlling soil processes; 3) the ecohydrology and biogeochemistry of subalpine/alpine ecosystems; 4) biogeochemical changes during ecosystem development; 5) the role of plant genetics in the regulation of ecosystem processes; and 6) the linkages between plant traits and soil function.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. in ecology, soil science, or a closely related field is required. Applicants are expected to have considerable knowledge, experience, and proven ability in experimental methods used in terrestrial microbial and ecosystem ecology, and in the development of independent research projects. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in modern molecular methods and stable isotope techniques used in terrestrial microbial and ecosystem ecology, and to those candidates with a proven track-record receiving external funding for their research and publishing their work in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Apply on line at: http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=2202 -- ************************************************************************ Stephen C. Hart Professor of Ecology School of Natural Sciences & Sierra Nevada Research Institute University of California, Merced P.O. Box 2039 Merced, CA 95344 Tel.: (209) 228-4656, FAX: (209) 228-4060, email: sha...@ucmerced.edu http://www2.for.nau.edu/EELab/ ************************************************************************
