Postdoctoral Fellowship in Canberra
Climate Change Biologist
CSIRO Plant Industry is seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow (two year term
position, A$44K - A$51) to participate in an experimental
investigation of the combined effects of the globally increasing
atmospheric CO2 concentration and temperature on growth and C
turnover & storage in vegetation and soil using Temperature Gradient
Tunnel methodology in the field. The position will require
contribution to the building and running of improved Temperature
Gradient Tunnels. Essential requirements for this position include
a PhD in a plant science or a related discipline and knowledge and
experience in two or more of the areas of controlled environment
whole plant physiology, root physiology, plant litter decomposition,
soil organic matter, crop physiology in the field, or ecophysiology.
The position is not restricted to Australian applicants only.
For further information contact Roger Gifford (e-mail:
[log in to unmask], tel: (61) (2) 6246 5441. The Duty
Statement and Selection Criteria are posted on the CSIRO Plant
Industry website (www.pi.csiro.au) under 'Employment', ref. PG0005,
or may be obtained from Ms Trish Borger, Human Resources, CSIRO
Plant Industry, GPO Box 1600, Canberra ACT 2601
([log in to unmask])
The closing date for applications is April 14, 2000
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The text of the newspaper advertisement for
this and another related position follows:
CSIRO PLANT INDUSTRY
CLIMATE CHANGE AND CARBON CYCLE BIOLOGISTS -
TWO POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS $45K - $51K PLUS
SUPERANNUATION
CSIRO Australia is one of the largest and most diverse national
research institutions in the world. It has over 6000 staff working
in over 70 laboratories and field stations throughout Australia.
Its major objective is to carry out strategic research that can be
applied by Australian industry or Government for community benefit.
CSIRO Plant Industry seeks to benefit Australia's agri-business
industries through research that improves international
competitiveness and sustains the resource base in a changing global
climate. This is achieved by applying strategic research in the
plant sciences to promote profitable and sustainable agri-food and
fibre industries, develop novel plant products and improve natural
resource management. The Division has a staff of 700 with 60%
located at its headquarters in Canberra and other groups located at
seven sites across Australia.
We require two motivated/experienced plant scientists for the
following positions:
PG:00005 - Climate Change Biologist
Contribute to a project on "Vegetation in relation to global
atmospheric change" which is part of the CSIRO multi-divisional
Climate Change Research Program and also contributing to the
Collaborative Research Centre for Greenhouse Accounting. The
specific topic concerns experimental investigation in the area of
the carbon-sink potential of Australia's terrestrial biological
resources emphasising the effects of the increasing atmospheric CO2
concentration and temperature on C storage in vegetation and soil.
The successful applicant will apply skills in two or more of the
areas of controlled environment whole plant physiology, root
physiology, plant litter decomposition, soil organic matter, crop
physiology in the field, and ecophysiology, to conduct innovative
experiments on the interaction between the carbon cycle and mineral
nutrient cycles from the point of view of plant productivity,
decomposition and turnover and carbon sequestration into the
vegetation and soil as a function of temperature, atmospheric CO2
concentration and management.
PG:00006 - Terrestrial Carbon Cycle Biologist
Contribute to a project in the Collaborative Research Centre for
Greenhouse Accounting as part of the input from the CSIRO Plant
Industry project "Vegetation in relation to global atmospheric
change" which is part of the CSIRO multi-divisional Climate Change
Research Program. The specific topic concerns observational
investigation and interaction with modelers in the area of the
carbon-sink potential of Australia's terrestrial biological
resources emphasising the change in carbon stocks in soil, root and
surface litter after existing well-established pastures are planted
to pine forest.
The successful applicant will apply skills in two
or more of the areas of terrestrial carbon cycle function, root
physiology, plant litter studies, soil organic matter, forest
science or ecophysiology, to conduct innovative exploration of why
it is that forests planted onto pastures often do not increase soil
carbon stocks or may even decrease them in some instances.
Both these positions are for a term of 2 years. Pre-employment
medical criteria exist for these positions.
For further information contact Dr Roger M. Gifford on (02) 6246
5441. An Information Package and Selection Documentation can be
obtained by contacting the answering service on (02) 6246 5434 or
fax (02) 6246 5000 or email [log in to unmask] Alternatively
hearing impaired applicants may call TTY on (02) 6246 5136. This
information is also available via our web site
http://www.pi.csiro.au/
Applicants must obtain and respond to the Selection Criteria and Duty
Statement. Address your application for the above position quoting
Reference No. PG: 00005 and/or PG:00006 and include details of your
experience, skills and qualifications. Please mark 'Confidential'
and forward to: Michelle Watson, Human Resources, CSIRO Plant
Industry, GPO Box 1600, Canberra ACT 2601 by 14 April 2000.
(NOTE: THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS NOT RESTRICTED TO AUSTRALIAN
APPLICANTS ONLY.)
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Colin Gillespie
Research Associate
Dept of AES
University of Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
UK
Tel: (office) +44-(0)191-222-6589
(lab) +44-(0)191-222-7899
Fax: +44-(0)191-222-5229
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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