Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Carbon and Nutrient Cycle Modeling University of Tennessee Earth & Planetary Sciences - 18000001AV
https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_system/jobdetail.ftl?job=18000001AV&tz=GMT-04%3A00 Purpose: Do you have a real passion to improve the representation of nutrient and carbon cycling using data from a coordinated nationwide network of grassland nutrient enrichment experiments? If so, the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of Tennessee (UT) has one open postdoctoral position in Terrestrial Ecosystem Modeling. East Tennessee is beautiful and the cost of living is low, making the greater Knoxville area a most attractive location to reside. Our mission is to improve the representation of nutrient and carbon cycling using data from a coordinated nationwide network of grassland nutrient enrichment experiments. Major Duties/Responsibilities: • Interact closely with a multi-institutional team of biogeochemists, modelers, and microbial ecologists to investigate the response of grassland microbial communities and soil organic matter dynamics to experimental N and P enrichment and site-to-site variation in temperature, precipitation, and other edaphic properties. • Use the US Department of Energy’s Earth System Model E3SM, the Microbial Enzyme Decomposition model MEND, and the PHREEQC geochemical model. • Multi-institutional collaborators will provide data from nine different sites around the US with similar long-term profiles of observations and targeted nutrient additions. • Work closely with a team of experimentalists at other institutions to utilize experimental observations to develop models to represent the processes and to improve predictive capabilities. • Participate in scientific conferences and have the opportunity to publish results in a timely fashion. Come join our diverse team and bring your scientific passion to further our research efforts in ecosystem modeling. Qualities essential for the position are: • You will possess a PhD degree, in fields such as Computational Modeling, Environmental Science, Soil Biogeochemistry, or a related discipline. • Your experience in using the E3SM Land Model or Community Land Model, the PHREEQC model, or other microbial or biogeochemical model is desirable. • You should demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively. Other qualifications include: • Expertise using numerical models is required • Experience in writing code is beneficial • Interest in Earth system modeling, soil carbon and nutrient cycling, geochemical models, and/or microbial functions Applicants must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. The appointment is renewable yearly for up to 2+ years. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Melanie Mayes at maye...@ornl.gov. The University of Tennessee is recognized by our employees and the community as an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and individuals and teams are inspired to contribute fully to the organization's success. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, particularly individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, women, and people from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply.
