Postdoctoral Appointee – Wetland Ecosystem Science

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee in Wetland Ecosystem Science. This exciting role involves conducting innovative research to enhance our understanding of carbon cycling and greenhouse gas emissions in wetlands. You will work closely with experts in biogeochemistry and computational science, utilizing advanced techniques to analyze data and contribute to impactful publications. This position offers the opportunity to travel to field sites and collaborate with a dynamic team, all while making significant contributions to environmental science. If you are passionate about wetland ecosystems and eager to drive scientific discovery, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. in wetland science or related fields required.
• Strong data analysis skills using R or Python are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies on greenhouse gas fluxes in wetlands.
• Collaborate with biogeochemists to analyze soil and plant data.

Skills

Wetland Ecosystem Science

Carbon Cycling

Data Analysis (R, Python)

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Ph.D. in Wetland Ecosystem Science or related field

Tools

Flux Chambers

CO2 / CH4 Sensors

Gas Sampling Techniques

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The Environmental Science Division at Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join a project aimed at improving model representations of carbon cycling and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial wetlands.

In this role you can expect to:

• Conduct studies to measure and partition wetland fluxes of greenhouse gases (GHG) at a site located in the Prairie Pothole region to constrain and upscale GHG emissions in this region
• Identify carbon sources and pathways that contribute to carbon dioxide and methane emissions using 13C and 14C isotopic techniques
• Work onsite and collaborate with biogeochemists and computational scientists to analyze physicochemical and microbial measurements of soils and evaluate plant physiological data to enhance representations of wetland carbon dynamics in models
• Present results at scientific meetings and prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications
• Travel to the field site in North Dakota on occasion and when needed
  
  

For more details on the project, please visit: https://nvcl.energy.gov/activity/terrestrial-wetland-function-and-resilience-scientific-focus

Position Requirements

• A recent Ph.D. (typically completed within 0-5 years) in wetland ecosystem science, wetland ecology, terrestrial biogeochemistry, soil science, ecohydrology, or a related field
• Knowledge of wetland ecosystem science, including hydrological and biotic factors and processes that affect wetland carbon dynamics
• Experience with relevant instrumentation and methodologies, such as flux chambers, CO2 / CH4 sensors/analyzers, gas sampling, and/or water sampling
• Experience and an interest in soil processes, plant physiology, plant traits, and species composition
• Strong data analysis skills, including proficiency in R or Python coding, and/or machine learning techniques
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate activities of technical support personnel and undergraduate interns
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
  
  

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Postdoctoral Appointee

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Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $70,758.00 - $117,925.00.

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