Position Announcements
Postdoctoral position aquatic biogeochemistry
Applications are being accepted for a postdoctoral position in the Department of Biology, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The position will be in the area of aquatic biogeochemistry and will be focused on the role of land use, especially urban land use, on the flux of greenhouse gases from aquatic ecosystems. In particular, this project seeks to investigate the magnitude of carbon and nitrogen greenhouse gas losses to the atmosphere from aquatic ecosystems and the biological and physico-chemical processes that control these fluxes.
The candidate must have experience in and an excellent understanding of biogeochemistry and/or aquatic ecology as demonstrated by a good publication record in international journals. Strong leadership skills are also required as the post-doctoral fellow will be expected to provide some guidance and assistance to junior members of the laboratory.
The position is, in part, funded by the Ministry of Research and Innovation (Government of Ontario) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program targeted towards outstanding young scientists. Additional funding for this position is available through Canada’s Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Discovery and Strategic Grants. The position is available for 2 years. The start date must be before January 1st 2011. To be eligible to apply candidates must have received their PhD no more than two years before the application deadline or be expected to complete their PhD when taking up the PDF. To apply, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, examples of publications, and the names of three academic references to the address below (e-mail is preferred). Review of applications will begin on July 5, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.
Contact: Dr. Marguerite A. Xenopoulos, Trent University, Department of Biology, Peterborough, ON, Canada K9J 7B8 [mxenopoulos@trentu.ca]
http://people.trentu.ca/mxenopoulos