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[fres-jobs-l] Post Doc Position at U of CA, Santa Cruz, Env. Studies /Soil Ecology
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Postdoctoral Scholar
Soil Ecology
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Soil
Ecology Lab in the Department of Environmental Studies at the University
of California, Santa Cruz. The successful candidate will work with Dr.
Weixin Cheng and other colleagues studying carbon and nitrogen dynamics
in the rhizosphere under environmental change scenarios. Other duties
will include maintaining continuous isotope labeling facilities and
environmental control and monitoring systems.
RANK: Postdoctoral Scholar – Employee
SALARY: $36,088 to $46,128, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent in Soil Science, Ecology, or
related fields. Other essential requirements include the ability to
execute field and lab research projects and publish research results in
refereed journals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who
have a demonstrated publishing capability and experience in rhizosphere
studies, isotope methods, and environmental change research.
POSITION AVAILABLE: January 5, 2010 (negotiable)
TERM OF APPOINTMENT: One year, with possible extension, contingent upon
availability of funding and positive performance review.
TO APPLY: Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, letter of
application, research statement, copies of all relevant publications,
and three letters of recommendation*.
*All letters will be treated as confidential documents; please direct
your references to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at
http://apo.ucsc.edu/academic_policies_and_procedures/cappm/confstm.htm
Materials should be sent to:
Professor Weixin Cheng
Environmental Studies Department
University of California Please refer to position #PS-SOIL in your reply
1156 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Inquiries (only) may be sent to wxcheng@xxxxxxxx
CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled. Initial review of
applications begins on December 1, 2009. For full consideration,
applications must be received by initial review date.
The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to excellence through
diversity. We strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates,
and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity
policies may be directed to: Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Office at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064;
(831) 459-2686. Under Federal law, the University of California may
employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United
States as established by providing documents as specified in the
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
If you need assistance due to a disability please contact the Academic
Personnel Office at 499 Clark Kerr Hall (831) 459-4300. This position
description is available in alternate formats, which may be requested
from Academic Personnel at (831) 459-4300.
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