The University of Georgia
The Wurzburger Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate who will focus on modeling interactions between plants, mycorrhizal fungi, and soil organic matter cycling in forest ecosystems.
The position is part of a DOE-funded project investigating the role of ericoid mycorrhizal shrubs in soil carbon and nitrogen cycling, using a combination of field measurements, experiments, and modeling.
Responsibilities
Design and conduct model simulations of mycorrhizal roles in soil organic matter cycling and plant nitrogen acquisition. Contribute to experimental and observational data collection and analysis, including isotope tracer experiments, measurements of fungal productivity, and characterization of fungal communities. Communicate model developments and research results through meetings with the PI, lab group, collaborators, and conference presentations. Requirements
PhD in ecology, biogeochemistry or related field. Research experience in terrestrial ecosystem biogeochemistry, including soil carbon and nitrogen cycling. Demonstrated understanding of microbial processes, including role of saprotrophic and mycorrhizal fungi in ecosystem carbon and nitrogen cycling. Experience running, analyzing, or evaluating ecosystem or biogeochemical models. Programming experience in python, R, or similar language. Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills. Record of publication in the peer-reviewed literature. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.
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Design and conduct model simulations of mycorrhizal roles in soil organic matter cycling and plant nitrogen acquisition. Contribute to experimental and observational data collection and analysis, including isotope tracer experiments, measurements of fungal productivity, and characterization of fungal communities. Communicate model developments and research results through meetings with the PI, lab group, collaborators, and conference presentations. Requirements
PhD in ecology, biogeochemistry or related field. Research experience in terrestrial ecosystem biogeochemistry, including soil carbon and nitrogen cycling. Demonstrated understanding of microbial processes, including role of saprotrophic and mycorrhizal fungi in ecosystem carbon and nitrogen cycling. Experience running, analyzing, or evaluating ecosystem or biogeochemical models. Programming experience in python, R, or similar language. Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills. Record of publication in the peer-reviewed literature. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.
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