Starting early 2011. We seek a motivated Ph.D. scientist to combine cutting-edge tropical forest research with coordination of education and training as part of an NSF-funded Partnership for International research and Education (PIRE) between the University of Arizona and the Brazilian Amazon. Candidates should have core expertise in eddy flux tower instrumentation and methods, and broad interest in using multiple approaches, including eco¬physiology and remote sensing (from tower-mounted multi-spectral cameras and satellites), to probe forest phenology and response to climate variation. Experience in QA/QC, and in harmonization of multiple eddy flux datasets, modeling, and remote sensing, is a plus. Portuguese fluency is desirable.
This is part of an NSF funded Partnership for International research and Education (PIRE) project, Amazon-PIRE (which promotes interdisciplinary research in these areas using eddy flux towers, isotopic methods, field measurements, high-resolution aircraft-based LIDAR measurements of forest structure, satellite-based remote sensing, manipulations inside the tropical rainforest biome inside the University of Arizonas unique Biosphere 2 facility (www.b2science.org), and multi-scale modeling.) This offers exceptional opportunities to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of American and Brazilian scientists, on an equal-opportunity basis. Application includes: CV, contact information of three references, and a one-page statement of the applicants doctoral research, and future research interests in the context of this position. Apply at: http://amazonpire.org/oppor-postdoc-apply.html. Contact Amazon-PIRE director Scott Saleska at: sale...@email.arizona.edu
