finished (2023/08/18, finished 2024/06/21, listed until 2023/09/30)The College of Arts &
Sciences at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will
contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all
identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from
underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
Position Function:
This position entails field work and laboratory-based research examining forest nitrogen dynamics over winter, how these processes will change with warming winters and reduced snowpacks, and how they compare to summer conditions. The primary focus of this position is to lead a cross-season isotopic tracer (15N) study of plant, soil and microbial processes at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This position is based on Cornell’s campus in Ithaca, NY, with travel to Hubbard Brook. The position includes field, laboratory, and quantitative analyses, as well as opportunities for written and oral presentations of project results.
Anticipated Division of Time:
Conducting lab- and field-based studies and experiments using stable nitrogen isotopes (15N) to quantify differences in plant, microbial, and soil N retention processes (~50%)
Lead nitrogen
isotope-ecosystem studies at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, NH, and
complete laboratory analyses at the Cornell Isotope Laboratory (COIL) to
determine the fate of an tracer N in these systems, and quantify the activity
of nitrogen retention processes over winter. Individual will work in New
Hampshire during autumn and early winter to set up the study and make 3-4
subsequent trips to conduct additional sampling. There will be opportunities to
ask additional questions of interest to the Postdoctoral Associate. The
Postdoctoral Associate will have support from the PI and co-Is, project lab
technician, graduate students and undergraduates.
Data analysis (~25%)
Analyze
data using rigorous statistical methods and present results at lab meetings and
project meetings.
Publishing and presenting research results (~20%)
Draft
and submit manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals;
present results at professional meetings, conferences, and popular seminars.
Student mentoring (~5%)
Mentor
undergraduate and graduate students in related research
Requirements:
Ph.D. in soil
science, plant physiology, biology, ecology, biogeochemistry, or related field.
Experience with the analysis of nitrogen cycling and stable isotopes desirable,
including knowledge of the relevant literature and research methods. Ability
and desire to work collaboratively, mentor graduate and undergraduate students,
and to also work independently. High levels of project leadership, time
management, communication, and writing skills.
Supervision Exercised"
This position will not directly supervise
any other team member. Under the supervision of the PI of the project, Dr. Christine
Goodale. The postdoc may mentor undergraduate and graduate students in science,
but all supervision of their activities and performance will be done by the PI.
Salary: $57,000
To
apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25378.
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae,
contact information for three references, and a statement
of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion via the
website.
Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.
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Individuals with Disabilities. We also
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living on or near Indian reservations.
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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff from all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
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