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| Title | Water Relations of Trees and Forests in Climate Change Experiments |
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Purpose Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking an environmental scientist with a strong background in tree physiology and expertise in the water relations of trees and forests, with a specific emphasis on the effects of atmospheric and climatic change. Major Duties/Responsibilities The individual will be part of a team effort to complete an ongoing field experiment on forest response to elevated atmospheric CO2 and to design and build new, long-term experiments on terrestrial ecosystem vulnerability to climate change. The successful candidate will be familiar with the tools and approaches for measuring water fluxes in trees and soil, and be interested in developing innovative approaches for future studies. An important research objective will be to incorporate process-level measurements and insights from experiments and observations into ecosystem models. Qualifications Required This position requires a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in environmental science, forestry, ecosystem ecology, or a related discipline. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of, and experience with, the methods for measuring and interpreting transpiration and hydraulic conductivity in trees, as well as experience in designing and implementing field experimental research using a wide array of instrumentation and techniques. The person should show evidence of research experience through peer-reviewed publications, oral dissemination of scientific endeavors, and/or grant and proposal successes. The candidate must have the ability to work in a team environment, interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues, and develop new collaborations as needed to advance scientific understanding. |