Position Announcement
Micrometerologist/Plant Ecophysiologist/Ecosystem Ecologist
Environment and Natural Resources Institute (ENRI)
University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
Application Review Begins: Friday, 4 March 2005
For further information, please contact:
Jeff Welker
E-mail: afjmw1 [at] uaa.alaska.edu
The Environment and Natural Resources Institute (ENRI) at the University
of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) has a position available for a postdoctoral
scientist to work with an interdisciplinary team studying carbon
exchange in the boreal forest of south central Alaska on the UAA campus.
The individual will have the lead responsibility for designing and
implementing trace gas exchange measurements using eddy covariance
techniques on an existing TV tower that is imbedded within a black/white
spruce forest in an urban setting. This research is designed to
contribute to the AmeriFlux network and carbon cycling studies that are
occurring throughout North America with an emphasis on anthropogenic
effects on trace gas exchanges. In addition, the ENRI anticipates
complementary studies of the isotopic properties of the canopy
atmosphere and will be constructing a flask sampling system. There will
be a new UAA stable isotope laboratory for isotopic analysis.
The successful candidate will also participate in establishing an
adjoining experimental field study site for undergraduate and graduate
student instruction. Experimental plots will be established to study
climate warming effects on understory plants and soils using
line-powered infra-red warming lamps. In collaboration with the project
investigators, the individual will assist in developing and delivering
an undergraduate course on boreal forest ecology that will include both
lecture and hands-on field research using the data derived from the
micrometerological instruments and the warming experiment. Opportunities
for new, creative collaborative studies will be possible.
A Ph.D. in an appropriate field is required at the time of appointment.
Exceptional candidates who will be receiving their terminal degree
during the summer of 2005 will also be given consideration. The
individual will be expected to begin the appointment in May. The
position is available for 18 months with the potential for renewal.
The complete vacancy announcement with contact information,
qualifications and responsibilities, and specific application procedures
is available on the UAA Human Resource Services website at:
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/humanresources/
or at:
Human Resource Services
Administration Building
Alumni Drive
Anchorage, Alaska
Phone: 907-786-4608
Fax: 907-786-4727
UAA is an AA/EO employer and educational institute. Applications for
employment are subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public
Records Act.
For further information, please contact:
Jeff Welker
E-mail: afjmw1 [at] uaa.alaska.edu