*Postdoctoral Fellow – Arctic Soil Carbon Cycling* * Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory Colorado State University*
The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory at Colorado State University seeks candidates for a postdoctoral fellow position for research on Arctic soil carbon cycling and microbial ecology. The goal of this project is to improve our mechanistic understanding of Arctic climate-carbon feedbacks by evaluating how soil organic matter priming and formation are affected by plant input chemistry and quantify their interactions with temperature. The project is led by Matthew Wallenstein, in collaboration with Rich Conant, Francesca Cotrufo, and Eldor Paul, along with researchers at other institutions. The selected candidate will conduct periodic field work at Toolik Lake, Alaska and will conduct and coordinate laboratory analyses. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will be expected to generate original research questions related to the project. These may include complementary laboratory mesocosm experiments, field experiments, modeling, or novel analyses. *Required Qualifications:* The postdoctoral fellow must have earned their Ph.D. prior to June 2014. Candidates must demonstrate experience and expertise in soil carbon cycling and/or soil microbial ecology, and a broad perspective of ecosystem processes. *Desired Qualifications:* Candidates should exhibit a strong ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Prior experience with soil chemistry analytical techniques such as stable isotope analyses, NMR, or mass spectrometry, and microbial ecology techniques including enzyme assays and molecular (nucleic acid) analyses is desired. Strong organizational and communication skills (both oral and written), and a high level of productivity should be demonstrated. Salary Range: $40,000 to 48,000 commensurate with experience. The initial appointment will be for a one-year period, and will be renewed for up to three years, contingent on satisfactory progress and sufficient funding. A full description of benefits is available at http://www.hrs.colostate.edu/benefits/. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references to: http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/employment-opportunities.html. References will not be contacted without prior approval. For full consideration, apply by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
