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PostDoc - Colorado State University
POST DOCTORAL SCIENTIST POSITION AVAILABLE
Job Description A postdoctoral position is available in the
Environmental Biogeochemistry Laboratory at Colorado State University.
The position is initially for 1 year, and may be extended for 1 more
year upon satisfactory progress. Work will focus on investigations
related to the potential impacts of increased precipitation (or changes
in soil redox potential) on the interrelationship between biogeochemical
cycling of iron and organic matter. The three major objectives for this
NSF funded project are: 1) determine the impact of increasing water
content on the iron mineralogy and chemical structure of humic
substances along subalpine moisture gradients, 2) Elucidate the role of
chemical structure and concentration of humic substances on iron
biomineralization along these moisture gradients and in detailed
laboratory studies, and 3) Reveal the influence of aqueous geochemistry
on the spatial distribution and macromolecular structure of humic
substances at the mineral–water interface.
Interested applicants need to email a cover letter detailing research
experience, current CV, and two letters of recommendation to: Dr. Thomas
Borch, Professor of Environmental Biogeochemistry, Department of Soil
and Crop Sciences and Department of Chemistry, Colorado State
University, 1170 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523. Email:
borch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Job Requirements The successful candidate will have experience with
several of the following techniques: synchrotron-radiation based
techniques such as XAS or STXM, other spectroscopic techniques such as
NMR and/or IR, and microscopic techniques, such as TEM and/or SEM. A
Ph.D. in Soil Chemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Geochemistry or
Chemical/Environmental Engineering or a related field is required. Good
writing/scientific communications skill is a must. Experience with soil
chemical methods and a good publication record is required.
Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until
the position is filled.
Anticipated Start Date: Between October 2009 and January 2010
Additional information about the Borch Lab can be found on the following
website: http://www.soilcrop.colostate.edu/borch/home.html
Colorado State University is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.