Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Dec 28, 2024

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Posting Number	req19105
Department	Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Department Website Link	www.eeb.arizona.edu
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	We seek a creative post-doctoral scientist with experience in computational analysis and/or modeling of ecosystem processes and isotope biogeochemistry. The candidate will use statistical modeling and computational techniques to analyze observations of methane cycling under climate warming in an Arctic wetland/lake complex. The science goals of this project (a collaboration funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation's EMERGE Institute) are to discover and predict how methane-cycling microbial soil communities interact with wetland ecology and gas transport processes to affect ecosystem carbon and methane cycling across lakes and wetlands of Arctic Sweden. The position is in the research group of Dr. Scott Saleska, with co-mentorship by Dr. Rick Wehr at Aerodyne Research, Inc., We work as part of a national and international team comparing ecosystem and isotope dynamics to molecular microbial ecology (e.g. of methane cycling organisms) from Arctic Sweden to Amazonia. This is a year-to-year appointment, contingent upon funding and performance (funding is currently available for up to three years). Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	The candidate will lead computational analyses and interpretation of observations of isotopic composition of fluxes and concentrations of CH4 and CO2, and work as part of an international team comparing carbon flux dynamics to the molecular microbial ecology of methane cycling organisms. The candidate will use a computational modeling framework (including exploration of machine learning approaches) to interpret field observations; and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of ecosystem modelers, microbial biologists, and wetland ecologists. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Familiarity with C++ programming language Familiarity with machine learning techniques Willingness and ability to work independently when required
Minimum Qualifications	Possess a doctorate degree upon hire. Experience in a technical background related to managing instrumentation. Experience in publishing material in peer review literature
Preferred Qualifications	Strong interest and experience in team-based interdisciplinary science.
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	DOE
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	7/1/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Dr Scott Saleska saleska@arizona.edu
Open Date	3/26/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please include contact information for at least three professional references in your Talent application.
Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.