Biofuel Crop Biogeochemistry & Ecology Positions

The new DOE Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) has two openings for postdoctoral research on the environmental sustainability of fuel crop ecosystems, including annual grain, perennial grass, poplar, and native prairie systems. The positions begin as soon as Dec. 2007 and are located at Michigan State University’s W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan’s largest agricultural experiment station and host of the NSF LTER site in row crop agriculture.

The first position involves field measurement and evaluation of greenhouse gas exchanges. Practical knowledge of soil biogeochemistry and gas flux measurement methods is required, as is a Ph.D. in soil science, biogeochemistry, or a related field.

The second position focuses on soil water and nutrient fluxes, requires a Ph.D. and experience with field and lab measurements in hydrology or aquatic biogeochemistry. KBS is located in Southwestern Michigan midway between Detroit and Chicago, about 60 miles from the MSU main campus in East Lansing.

Applications should be submitted as a single PDF file to biofuel@kbs.msu.edu. The application should include a statement of interest, vitae, and names and contact information for 3 professional references. For further information contact Dr. Phil Robertson (gas exchange) or Dr. Stephen Hamilton (hydrology/nutrients). Application review will begin November 30, 2007. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.