Duke University, Marine Lab
Position ID:
Position Title:
Sr. Research Scientist
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2024/10/15 11:59PM
* (posted 2024/09/30, listed until 2025/03/30)
* (posted 2024/09/30, listed until 2025/03/30)Position Description:
*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
JOB DESCRIPTION The Duke University Wetland and Coasts Center seeks a highly motivated Senior Research Scientist to work on funded projects related to carbon cycling in peatlands in the southeastern USA. A position is available immediately in the Wetland Center to work on carbon cycling in coastal pocosins peatlands. The candidates must be experienced with Eddy flux covariance measurements as well as wetland hydrology, ecology and modeling. Experience with field measurements of GHG fluxes, automated water level recorders, GHG =soil chambers as well as knowledge of peatland soils is critica. This position requires the candidate to have the ability to work in the field and direct students and technicians in field collections of soil, water and vegetation samples. The position will direct GHG research with a team of scientists on existing experimental sites measuring carbon budgets, soil chemistry, water quality and hydrologic budgets as well as help in the development of new projects focused on the use of restored coastal peatlands for carbon credits. This position comes with a one class teaching requirement: Wetland Ecology and Restoration to be taught in the fall or spring of each year of employment. The candidate will also be expected to advise no more than 4 masters students in the their master projects, assist with administration of the Duke Wetland and Coasts Center, maintenance of the lab, and be in charge of the SWAMP research program. Explain that here. The successful applicant will join a thriving community of wetland researchers and ecologists at the Nicholas School of the Environment. TERM The initial term-limit for this grant funded position is five-years contingent upon sustainable resources secured by extramural funds and may be renewed based on additional funding stream, satisfactory work performance, and program priorities. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants should hold a PhD in wetland ecology, biogeochemistry, soils, or a related field and have at least 5 years of experience. We seek applicants with a strong interest in environmental research.Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- A sample research paper
- Three references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Division of Marine Science and Conservation
135 Duke Marine Lab Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
135 Duke Marine Lab Road
Beaufort, NC 28516