Ecologist, GS- 11 Starting at $55191
Rangeland Resources Research Unit Fort Collins, Colorado The Rangeland Resources Research Unit at Fort Collins, CO, is seeking an ecologist to conduct research evaluating how elevated CO2 and temperature affect trace greenhouse gas fluxes and soil properties at the High Plains Global Change Experiment, a Free Air CO2 Enrichment experiment near Cheyenne, WY. This is a temporary, full-time, Post Doc research position of at least two years. Incumbent will be part of a team of plant physiologists, ecologists and range scientists evaluating the impact of global changes (CO2 and temperature) on various aspects of nutrient cycling, plant population dynamics, weed invasion, ecophysiology and trace gas exchange in a northern mixed-grass prairie ecosystem. Additional opportunities exist to examine plant and soil responses to global change in this and other experiments, some to be planned in CO2 controlled greenhouses at the Crops Research Laboratory in Fort Collins, CO. Comprehensive benefits package includes paid sick and annual leave, life and health insurance, and a savings and investment plan (401 K type) are available in addition to the Federal retirement plan. For application information and procedures, you may call Kathie Peterson at (307) 772-2433x105. Additional information about the position can be obtained at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/index.html or http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html (Announcement # RA-06-086L). Applications must be postmarked by the closing date (08/31/06). USDA/ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
