Colleagues, Opportunities exist for a post-doctoral researcher and a Ph.D. student at the University of Kansas. Please read below.
Sincerely, Sharon Billings __________________________________________________ Sharon Billings Associate Professor, Graduate Director Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Kansas Biological Survey 2101 Constant Avenue Lawrence, KS 66047 785-864-1560 http://www.kuerg.ku.edu http://www.kbs.ku.edu/people/staff_www/billings/index.html ********* Post-doctoral Opportunity A post-doctoral research position in soil biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, and ecosystem science is available at the University of Kansas in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and at the Kansas Biological Survey. The successful applicant will explore how warming influences flows of carbon and nitrogen from substrates of varying recalcitrance through microorganisms and how these flows relate to the transformation of organic carbon into CO2. Most work will be conducted in the laboratories of Dr. Sharon Billings and Dr. Ford Ballantyne at KU (www.kuerg.ku.edu and websites therein). The post-doctoral researcher will be responsible for conducting incubations of multiple media using isotopically labeled substrates, enzymes associated with their degradation, and populations of microorganisms important in transformations of soil organic matter, and measurements of enzymatic activity, respiration and δ13CO2, microbial biomass, and isotopic signature. Results from these efforts will be incorporated into a model developed to elucidate the influence of warming on microbe-substrate interactions. We seek a creative individual who is enthusiastic about moving the science of climate change and soil organic matter dynamics forward. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. at the time of appointment or soon thereafter in ecosystem ecology, Earth system science, biogeochemistry or a related field, and experience in soil microbial ecology and stable isotope ecology. Preferred qualifications include experience using stable isotope probing or molecular tools to address questions of global change. To apply, see https://jobs.ku.edu/, position #00208460. Applications will be accepted until a qualified pool is identified; review of applications begins September 15, 2010. EO/AA Graduate Student Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Ph.D. position in soil biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, and ecosystem science, to join the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in fall 2011. The successful applicant will explore how warming influences flows of carbon and nitrogen from substrates of varying recalcitrance through microorganisms and how these flows relate to the transformation of organic carbon into CO2. Most work will be conducted in the laboratories of Dr. Sharon Billings and Dr. Ford Ballantyne at KU (www.kuerg.ku.edu and websites therein), in conjunction with a post-doctoral researcher. The graduate student will participate in conducting incubations of multiple media using isotopically labeled substrates, enzymes associated with their degradation, and populations of microorganisms important in transformations of soil organic matter. The student will have the opportunity to participate in measurements of soil enzymatic activity, respiration and δ13CO2, and microbial biomass and isotopic signature. Results of these efforts will be incorporated into models developed to elucidate the influence of warming on microbe-substrate interactions; the successful applicant will have the opportunity to conduct additional modeling efforts as well. We seek a creative individual who is enthusiastic about moving the science of climate change and soil organic matter dynamics forward. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in an appropriate field, with sufficient coursework in ecosystem ecology, Earth system science, biogeochemistry or a related field. To apply, contact Dr. Sharon Billings at [email protected] or Dr. Ford Ballantyne at [email protected]. Be sure to tell us about your reasons for attending graduate school, and include your c.v. and a list of relevant courses. You can explore the KU Graduate School webpage for more information. Please note that the Department's deadline is December 15, 2010.
