Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) Climate & Ecosystems Division (CESD) has an opening for a Rhizosphere Soil Warming Postdoc to join the team.
In this exciting role, you will work within an interdisciplinary team on critical questions regarding soil response to a warming climate. (https://tes.lbl.gov/) As part of a team of field, laboratory, and modeling-focused researchers, this position will focus on determining the spatiotemporal variability in rhizodeposition and redox heterogeneity, and their biogeochemical impact in a coastal California grassland subjected to long-term warming (Point Reyes, CA).
What You Will Do:
Refining, testing, and using in-situ microsensors in the field experiment, and will employ advanced spectroscopic and mass spectrometric analyses for the characterization of rhizodeposition.
Develop and evaluate hypotheses and build a mechanistic understanding of the interplay among rhizodeposition, moisture, and redox within soils and their response to soil warming.
Help design and develop a package of micro-sensors and associated equipment for field deployment
Deploy microsensors in soil pits and conduct seasonal monitoring over the growing season
Collect and analyze DOC, metals, and nutrients in the pore water
Coordinate the characterization of rhizodeposits in pore water
Assist with other field measurements as needed
Engage as a member of a large, multidisciplinary research team that includes geochemists, hydrologists, microbiologists, and computational scientists
Author peer-reviewed journal articles and technical reports
Develop proposals to DOE users facilities as needed
Communicate results, for example by presenting at scientific conferences
Additional Responsibilities as needed:
Analyze, process, and quality control data collected with relevant analytical instruments (e.g. ICP-MS, MC-ICP-MS, SEM/TEM, FTIR) and via discrete sampling
Prepare written and oral material for funding sponsor and project reviews
Help with proposal writing and reporting requirements
What is Required:
Ph.D. in geochemistry, soil science, agronomy, civil or environmental engineering, earth sciences, hydrology, or equivalent discipline
Substantial knowledge and experience in conducting lab and field experiments involving soils and plants
Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary environment
Ability to identify and develop new research areas
Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists
Excellent written and oral communications skills and a proven track record of publishing in top-tier journals
Desired Qualifications:
Specific experience with rhizodeposition
International research exposure
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Notes:
This is a full-time, 2 year, postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 4 years of paid postdoctoral experience. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
The monthly salary range for this position is $6,476.00 - $7,887.00. Postdoctoral positions are paid on a step schedule per union contract and salaries will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates. Each step represents one full year of completed post-PhD Postdoctoral and/or related research experience
The monthly salary range for this position is $4,636.00 - $7,887.00 and is expected to start at $6,476.00 or above. Postdoctoral positions are paid on a step schedule per union contract and salaries will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates. Each step represents one full year of completed post-Ph.D. postdoctoral and/or related research experience.
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