Postdoctoral Research Associate Position
Major: Water and Soil Resources | State: Alabama | Job Type: Full Time | Date Posted: March 22, 2008
Employer: University of Alberta
Description:
> Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Forest Soils/Land
> Reclamation
>
> The successful candidate will participate in a project that aims to
> gain a better understanding of soil-plant relationships in the
> oilsands, particularly the relationship between soil nitrogen
> availability indices, nutrient status, and growth performance of
> major boreal forest species in the oilsands region of northern
> Alberta. Research results will be used for advancing our
> understanding of equivalent land capability and supporting policy
> development for land conservation and reclamation in the oilsands
> region.
>
> Funding is available for two years and a competitive salary will be
> provided.
>
> Persons with training in soil science, ecology, forestry,
> environmental sciences, or other related fields are encouraged to
> apply. Ability to communicate effectively in English and evidence of
> productivity from previous work and/or evidence of strong ability to
> publish in quality peer-reviewed journals are essential. You must be
> highly motivated, able to work independently but at the same time be
> a good team player.
>
> The position is available from May 1, 2008, or as soon as possible
> thereafter.
>
> To be considered, please send an unofficial copy of your university
> transcripts, curriculum vitae, names and contact details of three
> referees, and a statement of your research interest to (by email is
> preferred):
>
> Dr. Scott Chang, Associate Professor
> 442 Earth Sciences Building
> Department of Renewable Resources
> University of Alberta
> Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E3
> Tel: (780) 492-6375; Fax: (780) 492-1767
> Email: scott.chang@ualberta.ca
> Web: http://www.rr.ualberta.ca/People/SChang/
Location: ALBERTA, CANADA
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Address: To be considered, please send an unofficial copy of your university
> transcripts, curriculum vitae, names and contact details of three
> referees, and a statement of your research interest to (by email is
> preferred):
>
> Dr. Scott Chang, Associate Professor
> 442 Earth Sciences Building
> Department of Renewable Resources
> University of Alberta
> Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E3
> Tel: (780) 492-6375; Fax: (780) 492-1767
> Email: scott.chang@ualberta.ca
> Web: http://www.rr.ualberta.ca/People/SChang/
Salary:
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Deadline: April 10, 2008