Cornell University, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
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Position Description
Academic Job Description
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Postdoctoral Associate
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
Lead nitrogen isotope-ecosystem studies at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, NH, and complete laboratory analyses at Cornell to determine the fate of a tracer N in these systems, and quantify the magnitude of nitrogen retention processes during winter versus summer. Individual will work in New Hampshire during autumn and early winter to initiate 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.
25% - Data analysis.
Analyze data using rigorous statistical methods and present results at lab meetings and project meetings.
20% - Publishing and presenting research results.
Draft and submit manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals; present results at professional meetings, conferences, and popular seminars.
5% - Student mentoring.
Requirements
Ph.D. in soil science, plant physiology, biology, ecology, biogeochemistry, or related field. Experiences with forest ecosystem ecology, analyses of nitrogen cycling, and stable isotopes are 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.
The annual salary for this position is $61,008.
To apply:
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diversity Statement
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
Further Info:
Cornell University
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Ithaca, NY 14853