Biogeochemistry: Two Postdoctoral Positions: 1) Environmental Effects
of Shale-Gas Extraction and 2) Groundwater Chemistry and
Geosequestration of CO2: The Center on Global Change and Nicholas
School of the Environment at Duke University seek two scientists in
ecology, biogeochemistry, hydrology, geology, or environmental
engineering to 1) examine the environmental effects of shale-gas
production in the Marcellus Shale and elsewhere, including
measurements of groundwater and air quality, and 2) prioritize the
potential risks of CO2 leakage from underground storage reservoirs to
shallow drinking-water aquifers using field and laboratory research
and modeling. Funded by DOE and other sources, the projects expand
ongoing work in the Earth and Ocean Sciences Division of the Nicholas
School. For sample publications on the projects, see Osborn, SG et al.
2011 PNAS 108:8172-8176 and Little and Jackson 2010 Environ Sc & Tech
44: 9225-9232. Send a CV, statement of interests, and 3 letters of
recommendation to Rob Jackson ([email protected]), Director - Center on
Global Change, and Crystal Hinnant ([email protected]): Center
on Global Change, Nicholas School of the Environment, Box 90658, 138
Science Dr., Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-0658. Duke is an equal
opportunity employer; minority applicants are strongly encouraged to
apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; please
apply by September 15, 2011 for full consideration.
