Hello Biogeosciences members,
The section is officially transitioning its mailing list to the ESA
standardized system, which allows members to post messages directly (we may
move to a moderated list if this power is abused.) You will be
automatically enrolled when you join the Biogeosciences section. If your
membership expires at the end of the calendar year, you will have a
one-month grace period (i.e. January) to renew before losing access to the
mailing list and section communications, so please remember to renew your
membership! If you receive this message but not the subsequent message to
the ESA list, please renew your section membership now! If this presents a
financial hardship or you have another reason to stay on the list without a
current section membership, you can also email esabiogeoscience@xxxxxxxxx
to be added to the list manually.
In addition, two postdoc opportunities. If posting to the list yourself, we
still encourage you to keep them short and include links to the full
details.
Sincerely, your biogeosciences section officers
Ben Sullivan, Devin McMahon, and Megan Nasto
*West Virginia University*
*Postdoctoral Research Associate – Forest Ecology and Ecosystem Modeling,
Department of Biology*
*Job Number: 13297*
A full-time postdoc position in the Department of Biology at West Virginia
University is available. The position will be based in the Forest Ecology
and Ecosystem Modeling research lab of Dr. Edward Brzostek. The incumbent
will develop new research projects focusing on measuring and modeling the
impacts of nitrogen deposition on microbial traits that control soil carbon
cycling in temperate forests; present the results of research findings at
scientific conferences and in internationally recognized, peer-reviewed
journals; and provide support to students in the lab and collaborate with
them when appropriate.
A doctoral degree in Biology or related field and experience in ecosystem
ecology is required, along with effective oral and written communication
skills and the ability to perform quantitative analysis. Preferred start
date is December 1, 2019. This position is funded for 24 months, with
possibility for extension contingent upon securing further funding. The
screening process will begin on November 15 and will continue until the
position is filled. To apply, please visit https://careers.wvu.edu and
navigate to the position title listed above. Upload a letter of
application, a CV, and the names and contact information of three referees.
For additional information, contact erbrzostek@xxxxxxxxxxxx. WVU is an
EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and welcome applications from all qualified
individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities,
and veterans.
*2020 Exploration Fellowship in Earth and Space Science*
*School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University*
*Postdoctoral Research Scholar – JOB# 14087*
The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) in The College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University invites applications for the
postdoctoral research scholar position of Exploration Fellow. The mission
of the postdoctoral fellowship is to foster SESE’s interdisciplinary
research program by attracting and supporting outstanding early-career
scientists and engineers to pursue independent research in collaboration
with SESE faculty. Research areas within SESE encompass theoretical and
observational astrophysics, astrobiology, cosmology, earth surface
processes, planetary science, instrumentation and systems engineering, and
science education. Anticipated start date for the position is July 2020.
Incoming Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $65,000 with health
benefits, plus $12,000 per year in discretionary research funds. A
relocation allowance will be provided. The initial appointment is for one
year with subsequent annual renewal for up to a total of three years,
contingent upon satisfactory performance, the needs of the university, and
availability of resources.
Interested candidates should contact two faculty members in SESE to discuss
potential collaborative research topics and determine whether they would
agree to serve as an Exploration Fellow mentor. When a topic of mutual
interest between the applicant and potential faculty mentors is identified,
the applicant should submit a research proposal as a single PDF that
includes: (1) a cover letter identifying the proposed research topic and
the names of the two faculty mentors, (2) a current CV, (3) a research
proposal not longer than five pages (including figures and references), and
(4) one paper exemplifying the applicant’s research. Applicants should
arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted separately.
Preference will be given to proposals that include interdisciplinary
research spanning multiple research areas within SESE.
Essential duties: The successful applicant will conduct original research,
document results and write journal articles, and present at scientific
meetings.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. by the time of appointment in a field
relevant to Earth and Space exploration, including (but not limited to)
astrophysics, physics, chemistry, geology, biology, and engineering.
Candidates must be within five years from receipt of the doctoral degree.
Desired Qualifications: (1) research proposal that demonstrates relevance,
interdisciplinary merit, and/or potential impact of the proposed research
activities to the overarching “big picture” research questions in the field
and to the mission of SESE, (2) a record of prior achievement and
experience demonstrating the potential to accomplish proposed research
objectives, (3) evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills.
Application materials should be submitted as a *single PDF file*. The
application, and any related questions, should be submitted by email
to *exppd@xxxxxxx
<exppd@xxxxxxx>*, addressed to the Exploration Fellowship Committee.
Applications will only be given full consideration when all materials
described above are received in the requested PDF format.
Initial deadline for receipt of complete applications is *15 December
2019. *Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a
reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the
order in which they were received until the position is filled. *Reference
Job ID 14087*.
More information about the Exploration Fellowship can be found at:
http://sese.asu.edu/exploration-fellowship
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More information about the department can be found here:
https://sese.asu.edu/
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Postdoctoral benefits can be found at:
https://cfo.asu.edu/postdoctoral-scholars
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The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty
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at ASU values cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives
to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially
interested in applicants who can strengthen the College diversity of the
academic community.
Background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a
VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to
race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran
status, or any other basis protected by law.
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In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus
security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and
Fire Safety Report is available online at
https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf
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You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police
Department at 480-965-3456.
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