2 Postdoc Scholarship Groundwater, Vegetation, Climate studies at University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Brief Description

The Plant Functional Biology and Climate Change Cluster (C3) brings together a core group of expert plant physiologists, ecologists, biological and physical modellers and specialist remote sensing researchers, with the aim of improving and enhancing predictions about the impacts of climate change on natural ecosystems.

C3 is looking for a motivated Research Fellow with experience in groundwater, vegetation and atmosphere interactions to join our team.

This exciting opportunity will give you the opportunity to provide research leadership and build research capacity in obtaining a holistic picture of vegetation structure and function, microclimate and climate change and soils.

This research is a co-funded ARC-NWC initiative funded by the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT). For the first time researchers and professionals from many disciplines are pooling their expertise in 5 major research programs to unlock the secrets of Australia’s sub surface water systems. This position is part of Program 4 Groundwater Vegetation – Atmosphere Interactions.

Host Institution

University of Technology Sydney

Apply for this role and continue to expand your experience as an active researcher while growing your track record in publications and grants. The successful appointee will also provide supervision for Higher Degree Postgraduate and Honours students and contribute to the research training programs.

Successful applicants will hold a PhD, have three years post-doctoral experience with a background in field based research on woodland systems. A knowledge of one or more of the following is required; tree ecophysiology; tree ecohydrology; hydraulic architecture of leaves, branches, stems and roots. Expertise in the application of stable isotopes to plant ecophysiology; or dendrochronology and climate interactions is advantageous.

Scholarship value/inclusions
This position is offered as a fixed term, 3 year contract.

Salary range: $76,105 to $90,354 pa. The University offers salary packaging plus attractive superannuation.

Please note, if you are reading this advert on SEEK to proceed with your application please click the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page which will take you to UTS’s online application system and the Position Description. Once on our site please ensure you follow the Application Procedure details.

Application procedure:

Obtain the selection criteria, which you need to address in your application, by clicking on the “View Additional Information” link.

Please include details of three referees in your CV.

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If you require further information on the position contact Professor Derek Eamus on 02 9514 4154 or Derek.Eamus@uts.edu.au

Closing Date: 8th June 2010

Website

http://www.jobs.uts.edu.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=467162&from=

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