*Postdoctoral Fellow – Soil Organic Matter Modelling* *Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory*
*Colorado State University* The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory at Colorado State University seeks candidates for a postdoctoral fellow position for developing a new generation soil carbon model that includes the current consolidated view of soil organic matter structure and protection mechanisms and is able to represent soil organic matter dynamics with measurable functional pools. The fellow will be mentored by Francesca Cotrufo <http://www.nrel.colostate.edu/cotrufo-home.html> and Keith Paustian. This position is part of a larger project led by Matthew Wallenstein <http://www.nrel.colostate.edu/wallenstein-lab/> with the goal to improve our mechanistic understanding and modelling of soil organic matter formation and decomposition, to better forecast climate-carbon feedbacks in the Arctic. *Required Qualifications*: The postdoctoral fellow must have earned their Ph.D. by December 2016. Candidates must demonstrate experience and expertise in soil organic matter dynamics and modelling, and a broad perspective of ecosystem processes. *Desired Qualifications:* Candidates should exhibit a strong ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Prior experience with modelling is highly desired. Strong organizational and communication skills (both oral and written), and a high level of productivity should be demonstrated. *More detailed description of job position and application procedures are available at: **https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/35987* <https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/35987> 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.
