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Postdoctoral Research in Coastal Forest Plant Science
https://serc.si.edu/fellowships/opportunities/postdoctoral-research-in-coastal-forest-plant-science
Deadline
February 17, 2025
Employment type
Full-time
Federal position?
No
Salary
$69,923 per year plus benefits
Anticipated start date
June 2025 or earlier
Duration
1 year with potential renewal
Location
Edgewater, MD
Work model
Onsite
Overview
The Biogeochemistry Lab at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is searching for a post-doctoral research fellow with expertise in plant ecology, plant ecophysiology, or related vegetation sciences to join a highly-collaborative, interdisciplinary team of biogeochemists, plant ecologists, and modelers to advance COMPASS-FME, a project led by Pacific Northwest National Lab focused on coastal ecosystems transitioning between upland forest and wetland ecosystem states. COMPASS-FME in the Chesapeake Bay includes highly instrumented upland-wetland field transects and TEMPEST, a novel large-scale field manipulation in an upland coastal forest that mimics storm surge-driven intrusion of seawater and intensified precipitation. The fellow will participate in developing projects that address mechanisms of forest loss and their consequences for ecosystem functioning and collaborate on multi-disciplinary science connecting plant and soil functioning with empiricists and modelers.
Qualifications and Requirements
Successful candidates will have:
- A PhD in physical or natural sciences awarded by the time the position starts
- Experience with methods used in plant ecophysiology as applied to ecosystem-scale research
- Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific knowledge through publications
An ideal candidate could have one or more of the following:
- Experience in forest or wetland ecosystems
- Experience in tree ecology or ecophysiology
- Good quantitative skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative team environment
How to Apply
Please send a 1-page cover letter describing your relative experience and, a current cv, and the contact information for three references to Pat Megonigal (megonigalp@si.edu) by February 17, 2025. Please write the subject line as SERC-COMPASS Post Doc Applicant: [your name]
Contact
Pat Megonigal
megonigalp@si.eduAbout SERC
SERC is a research unit of the Smithsonian Institution, located on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay, approximately 10 miles south of Annapolis, 40 miles west of Washington D.C., and 40 miles south of Baltimore. The 2,650-acre SERC campus contains a laboratory and office complex, educational facilities, and waterfront facilities. The post-doctoral fellow will be a “Trust Employee” through Smithsonian’s non-profit wing, entitling them to health, vision, dental, and other benefits.
SERC recognizes the value of diversity in promoting innovative science and creative solutions, and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We recognize that each applicant will bring unique skills, knowledge, experiences, and background to this position. Competitive candidates will have many, but not necessarily all, of the listed qualifications and experiences. In addition,
- The Smithsonian Institution (SI) provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.
- SI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes a workforce
composed of a variety of educational, cultural, and experiential
backgrounds supports and enhances work life and contributes to the
richness of our programs. For more information on the Smithsonian EEO
program please see si.edu/oeesd. - Conditions of Employment are: (1) pass a pre-employment background
investigation, (2) electronic funds transfer for salary payment, and (3)
eligible to work in the United States (proof of eligibility is not
required to apply).
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Postdoctoral Research in Coastal Forest Plant Science
The Biogeochemistry Lab at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is searching for a post-doctoral research fellow with expertise in plant ecology, plant ecophysiology, or related vegetation sciences to join a highly-collaborative, interdisciplinary team of biogeochemists, plant ecologists, and modelers … Continue reading
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