[ECOLOG-L] Summer Botanist Position in Urban Biodiversity at the University of Minnesota
We are seeking a Masters-level or post-baccalaureate individual with strong botanical skills to lead a team of field researchers to conduct surveys of plant structure and biodiversity in household yards, parks, and natural areas in and around the Twin Cities. The position will be based in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior at the University of Minnesota, under the supervision of Drs. Jeannine Cavender-Bares and Sarah Hobbie. Applicants should be organized and detail-oriented, and prepared to coordinate and work as part of a team, spending long days doing field work. GIS skills are desired but not essential. The position is envisioned for approximately 8 weeks in summer 2017. The study is part of an NSF funded Macrosystems Biology project investigating ecological futures of urban America across seven metropolitan regions. Salary will be based on education level and prior experience. To apply: 1) Visit http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/; 2) Click on the tab in the center of the page that corresponds to your situation; 3) Search Job ID# 316158. Please upload a CV and cover letter that describes relevant research experience and interest in the position. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Questions should be directed to shob...@umn.edu or caven...@umn.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] POST-DOC in Urban Biodiversity at the University of Minnesota
Postdoctoral Position in Urban Biodiversity at the University of Minnesota Working with Drs. Sarah Hobbie and Jeannine Cavender-Bares We are seeking a postdoctoral associate for a one year position in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior at the University of Minnesota, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year to work as part of an NSF-funded Macrosystems Biology project exploring alternative futures for American residential ecosystems. The primary tasks of the postdoctoral position will encompass the following: 1) Investigate the degree to which homeowner values influence diversity of both cultivated and spontaneous plant diversity through analysis of data on plant diversity and composition data from household surveys and integration with existing and new social survey data on homeowner values. Previously generated phylogenetic information can be used in this context to test for consequences of values on phylogenetic composition and diversity. 2) Advance our understanding of the importance of different filters imposed by the urban environment on community assembly processes that influence the diversity and composition of yards. Existing data are available to compare the traits of the spontaneous yard flora to those of the regional native flora. 3) Coordinate field sampling crews during the summer months. Specifically, the postdoctoral associate will lead site selection using GIS, plan sampling schedules and routes, contact homeowners, and send collected samples to other sites. The postdoc might also conduct occasional field work in urban yards. Applicants should have strong analytical and GIS skills and familiarity with methods for characterizing species, phylogenetic, and functional composition and diversity. To apply: 1) Visit http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/; 2) Click on the tab in the center of the page that corresponds to your situation; 3) Search Job ID# 316182. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Questions should be directed to shob...@umn.edu or caven...@umn.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position in grassland biogeochemistry
A postdoctoral associate in biogeochemistry is sought to work on an NSF-funded project exploring the effects of nitrogen enrichment on grassland soil organic matter dynamics across a network of fertilization experiments in the Central Great Plains and the Pacific Northwest, part of the Nutrient Network. The appointment is to work with Dr. Sarah Hobbie in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior at the University of Minnesota. The position is for one year with potential for renewal, to begin between August 15-September 15, 2016. The postdoc will have the opportunity to collaborate with other postdocs and PIs characterizing microbial communities and integrating empirical results into process models; interact with Nutrient Network researchers; and interact with Cedar Creek LTER researchers. Review of applications will begin Aug. 1 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Interested applicants should contact Sarah Hobbie,shob...@umn.edu. To apply: 1) Visithttp://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/; 2) Click the blue link in the center of the page that corresponds to their situation; 3) Search Job ID# 311101.
[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doc Opportunity - Household Life Cycle Analysis
We are seeking applications for a post-doctoral associate in life-cycle assessment as part of the Twin Cities Household Ecosystem Project (TCHEP) at the University of Minnesota, www.tchep.umn.edu/index.html. The suitable candidate should have a Ph.D. in environmental engineering, ecology, geography, or related field and should have some experience with life cycle analysis, materials flows analysis, or related techniques for analyzing flows of materials in human ecosystems. TCHEP is focused on quantifying household fluxes of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, and understanding variability in fluxes among households by elucidating sociodemographic drivers. The goal of the post-doc position will be to use literature values to add upstream C, N, and P fluxes values to an existing household flux calculator for transportation, diet, and landscape fertilizer. This will allow the post-doc to run scenarios at the household scale, comparing the flux consequences of different behavioral changes (e.g., modifying diet to reduce meat consumed vs. reducing air or car travel). The appointment is full-time (12-month appointment) for one year with potential for renewal, to begin in September, 2010. Questions should be addressed to Drs. Sarah Hobbie, shob...@umn.edu (Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior), Larry Baker, baker...@umn.edu (Water Resources Center), or Jason Hill, hill0...@umn.edu (Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering). To apply, send a statement of research interests, CV, and three letters of recommendation to shob...@umn.edu, with the subject line: TCHEP Post-Doc. Review of applications will begin August 1, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. The successful application could start as early as Sept. 1, 2010. Anticipated starting salary is $40-45,000 per year, plus benefits.
[ECOLOG-L] Lab Manager Position - Univ of Minnesota
Junior Scientist: Ecosystem/Forest Ecology, University of Minnesota A position is available for a Junior Scientist to serve as lab manager/lab technician on two projects. 50% of position will be involved in a project on the effects of resource amendments on litter decomposition and decomposer community attributes, with responsibility for analyzing litter samples for microbial biomass, phospholipid fatty acid analyses, enzyme assays, and element analyses. 50% of the position will be involved in projects related to human impacts (climate, logging) on forest structure and function with responsibility for processing plant tissue and soil samples, data entry and preliminary analysis, and occasional field sampling. The junior scientist will also have general lab management responsibilities (ordering, hiring, data management) in two labs. Research experience in ecology, forestry and soil analyses is desirable. An undergraduate or MS degree in ecology, forestry or related field is required. Send resume and names of three references to Drs. Sarah Hobbie and Rebecca Montgomery, c/o [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of applications begins July 15, 2008 and will continue until suitable applicant is hired. Starting date: August 4, 2008.
Post-Doc Carbon Sequestration
Postdoctoral Fellows in Carbon Sequestration - University of Minnesota We seek two postdoctoral fellows to perform research and synthesis of existing data aimed at achieving the goals of a legislative initiative on carbon sequestration for the state of Minnesota. Both positions have a potential start date of 1 July, 2007. Both positions are currently funded for 1 year; additional years of funding may be possible. The two areas of research are: 1. Land and Land Use Inventory: Compile existing data to create an inventory for the state of Minnesota regarding the areal extent of (1) lands containing high carbon stocks and their susceptibility to loss by changes in land use, drainage, hydrology, or climate; and of (2) lands that are potentially amenable to land use changes that could enhance net carbon sequestration from the atmosphere. In addition, the individual would help design criteria for and help select locations for carbon sequestration demonstration projects in forest, urban, and agricultural ecoregions across the state. The individual would work closely with a graduate student with skills in GIS and database analyses, with state and federal agency personnel, and with faculty in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior and the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota. 2. Carbon Sequestration Potentials: Conduct a critical review of literature on land use practices that have the potential to enhance carbon sequestration; determine potential carbon sequestration rates and their variability; determine suitability of these practices for Minnesota climates and landscapes; and determine other ecological services and benefits that may be associated with these land use practices. The individual will develop criteria for and help select potential sites for an array of monitoring sites to assess carbon sequestration rates of these practices across Minnesota forest, urban, and agricultural ecoregions. As part of this aspect of the project, the individual will conduct statistical analyses of carbon variability within and among multiple landscape positions under different land use practices and physiographic regions. These data and analyses will inform the development of the monitoring network and analyses. The individual will work closely with graduate and undergraduate students, state and federal agency personnel, and faculty in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior and the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota. Qualifications: A PhD in Soil or Earth System Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, or other field with research relevant to carbon sequestration and land use practices. Strong oral and written communication skills are required. The ability to collaborate and work in a team environment with faculty, postdocs, graduate students, undergraduate students, and agency personnel from various backgrounds and experiences is essential. Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include employee health and dental insurance, and social security. Application: Please send a current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest detailing related research experience and interests, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references by electronic means to Edward A. Nater ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or Sarah E. Hobbie ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Applications may also be submitted online at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/ . Please reference requisition # 144673 in your application. Applications will be considered for either position unless otherwise indicated by the applicant. For further information, contact Sarah E. Hobbie ([EMAIL PROTECTED]; 612-625-6269) or Edward A. Nater ([EMAIL PROTECTED]; 612-625-9734). Benefits are described at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/benefits/index.html/ The University of Minnesota is committed to policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. -- ___ Sarah E. Hobbie, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Admissions Dept. of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior University of Minnesota 1987 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul MN 55108 ph: 612-625-6269 FAX: 612-624-6777 Office: 502 Ecology, St. Paul Campus Research Web Page: http://www.cbs.umn.edu/labs/shobbie/ EEB Graduate Program Web Page: http://www.cbs.umn.edu/eeb/graduateprogram/ ___
