University of Georgia
Post Doctoral AD- Wurzburger
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Posting Details Posting Number
G/R31276P
Working Title
Post Doctoral AD- Wurzburger
Department
Ecology-Odum School of Ecology
About the University
University of Georgia. Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine.
College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Employment Type
Employee
Location
Athens Area
EOO Statement
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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).
USG Core Values
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details at USG policy links provided online.
Duties/Responsibilities
Design and conduct model simulations of mycorrhizal roles in soil organic matter cycling and plant nitrogen acquisition. This includes parameterizing microbial traits in a microbial-explicit soil organic matter model, synthesizing and analyzing existing observations of biogeochemistry as well as new data from experiments and observations. (70%)
Contribute to experimental and observational data collection and analysis, including isotope tracer experiments, measurements of fungal productivity, and characterization of fungal communities. (20%)]
Communicate model developments and research results through meetings with the PI, lab group, collaborators, and conference presentations. (10%)
Position Details Position Information
Classification Title
Post-Doctoral Associate AD
FLSA
Exempt
Job Code
[Not specified]
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications Position Summary
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. This is a DOE-funded project investigating the role of ericoid mycorrhizal shrubs in soil carbon and nitrogen cycling, using field measurements, experiments, and modeling. The postdoc will develop and test numerical models of soil organic matter cycling that incorporate ericoid mycorrhizal fungi and other microbial processes, and conduct model simulations of carbon and nitrogen cycling under different scenarios of plant traits and forest mycorrhizal composition. The postdoc will collaborate with colleagues conducting laboratory and field measurements, including isotopic tracer experiments, measurements of fungal productivity, and evaluation of fungal community structure as part of the broader ericoid project.
The postdoc will be based in the Wurzburger Lab at the University of Georgia, and will work closely with collaborators at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Dartmouth College and University of Wisconsin. The postdoc will also have the opportunity to engage with other ongoing biogeochemical projects on prescribed fire and wildfire. The position is funded for 2 years. For additional information, please contact Nina Wurzburger (ninawurz@uga.edu).
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
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.
Physical Demands Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history related to the job, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. Please visit the
UGA Background Check
website for details.
Contact Information Recruitment Contact
Name: Hanna Crawford
Email:
hanna.dockery@uga.edu
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a valid Driver's license?
YES
NO
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts
List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
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Apply for this Job
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Special Instructions Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applications received by October 15th will receive full consideration.
Posting Details Posting Number
G/R31276P
Working Title
Post Doctoral AD- Wurzburger
Department
Ecology-Odum School of Ecology
About the University
University of Georgia. Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine.
College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Employment Type
Employee
Location
Athens Area
EOO Statement
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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).
USG Core Values
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details at USG policy links provided online.
Duties/Responsibilities
Design and conduct model simulations of mycorrhizal roles in soil organic matter cycling and plant nitrogen acquisition. This includes parameterizing microbial traits in a microbial-explicit soil organic matter model, synthesizing and analyzing existing observations of biogeochemistry as well as new data from experiments and observations. (70%)
Contribute to experimental and observational data collection and analysis, including isotope tracer experiments, measurements of fungal productivity, and characterization of fungal communities. (20%)]
Communicate model developments and research results through meetings with the PI, lab group, collaborators, and conference presentations. (10%)
Position Details Position Information
Classification Title
Post-Doctoral Associate AD
FLSA
Exempt
Job Code
[Not specified]
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications Position Summary
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. This is a DOE-funded project investigating the role of ericoid mycorrhizal shrubs in soil carbon and nitrogen cycling, using field measurements, experiments, and modeling. The postdoc will develop and test numerical models of soil organic matter cycling that incorporate ericoid mycorrhizal fungi and other microbial processes, and conduct model simulations of carbon and nitrogen cycling under different scenarios of plant traits and forest mycorrhizal composition. The postdoc will collaborate with colleagues conducting laboratory and field measurements, including isotopic tracer experiments, measurements of fungal productivity, and evaluation of fungal community structure as part of the broader ericoid project.
The postdoc will be based in the Wurzburger Lab at the University of Georgia, and will work closely with collaborators at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Dartmouth College and University of Wisconsin. The postdoc will also have the opportunity to engage with other ongoing biogeochemical projects on prescribed fire and wildfire. The position is funded for 2 years. For additional information, please contact Nina Wurzburger (ninawurz@uga.edu).
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
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.
Physical Demands Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history related to the job, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. Please visit the
UGA Background Check
website for details.
Contact Information Recruitment Contact
Name: Hanna Crawford
Email:
hanna.dockery@uga.edu
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a valid Driver's license?
YES
NO
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts
List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
#J-18808-Ljbffr