Postdoc Anatomy and Physiology of Plant Drought Tolerance - Fort Collins, CO
Job Description
Position Location
Fort Collins, CO
Work Location
Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position
Yes
Posting Number
202400236AP
Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Postdoctoral Fellows
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
40
Proposed Annual Salary Range
$60,000 - $65,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Desired Start Date
05/01/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
03/18/2024
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
Housed within the Warner College of Natural Resources, the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University is an interdisciplinary academic program uniquely poised to advance education, research, and outreach in vegetation measurements and forest biometry. The existing programs in the department include forest ecology, forest economics and management, forest fire science, rangeland ecology and management, resource policy and planning, and geospatial sciences. The Warner College of Natural Resources is home to five academic departments and several centers and institutes such as the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute, the WESTFIRE Research Center, the Colorado State Forest Service, Natural Resource Ecology Lab, Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands and the Colorado Natural Heritage Program. These programs, institutes and centers provide a foundation for research, education and outreach in this field. Linkages across department and colleges, and with federal and state land managers and research centers, form a broader interdisciplinary foundation for increased impact.
Housed within the Warner College of Natural Resources, the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University is an interdisciplinary academic program uniquely poised to advance education, research, and outreach in vegetation measurements and forest biometry. The existing programs in the department include forest ecology, forest economics and management, forest fire science, rangeland ecology and management, resource policy and planning, and geospatial sciences. The Warner College of Natural Resources is home to five academic departments and several centers and institutes such as the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute, the WESTFIRE Research Center, the Colorado State Forest Service, Natural Resource Ecology Lab, Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands and the Colorado Natural Heritage Program. These programs, institutes and centers provide a foundation for research, education and outreach in this field. Linkages across department and colleges, and with federal and state land managers and research centers, form a broader interdisciplinary foundation for increased impact.
Position Summary
The plant ecophysiology lab at Colorado State University is seeking applications for a 2-year postdoc investigating the response to- and recovery of plants from severe, seasonal droughts. This position will focus on greenhouse/growth chamber experiments but is part of a larger project that includes a field component. The goal of the overall project is to understand and predict the impact of the timing of droughts on productivity of grassland ecosystems. The responsibility of the post-doc will be to carry out greenhouse experiments to provide mechanistic explanations for the patterns we observe in the field components. We expect that this work may include measurements of photosynthesis, plant water-use, plant water content/water potential, embolism formation, hydraulic conductance and plant anatomy. The post-doc will help finalize the measurements and overall project design of the greenhouse work. The successful applicant will be based at Colorado State University but will be required to collaborate closely with researchers at the USDA-Forest Service and USGS in South Dakota. The candidate will be expected to make several trips to South Dakota during the summer to help with ongoing field work. The postdoc will be expected to co-author manuscripts for scientific journals, write progress reports, assist with proposal writing, and train collaborators.
Required Job Qualifications
- PhD in plant biology, plant physiology, ecology, ecophysiology, or closely aligned field.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
- The ability to travel to Buffalo Gap National Grasslands near Badlands National Park in SD for ~1/month during summer
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Evidence of working independently and in a team.
- Evidence of the potential to develop a high-impact publication record.
- Evidence of successfully supervising undergraduate and/or graduate students to assist with research projects
- Expertise using gas-exchange systems to measure photosynthesis and plant water-use (e.g., Licor 6400/6800).
- Experience managing greenhouse and/or growth chamber experiments
- Knowledge of plant hydraulic conductance and/or drought tolerance mechanisms
- Experience with practical and tactical problem solving, ie. building your own shelters/equipment/irrigation systems.
- Experience with numerical and/or statistical analyses
- Experience installing and/or monitoring environmental sensors
- Experience using dataloggers and/or other programming
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Research
Duty/Responsibility
- Develop project, collect data, analyze data, publish results
Percentage Of Time
90
Job Duty Category
Project Management
Duty/Responsibility
- Ensure progress, manage any student hourlies, coordinate with other scientists working on related projects
Percentage Of Time
10
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than March 18, 2024 for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
- Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
- Resume
- Transcripts (for each degree earned that is listed under qualifications) uploaded in the ‘Official Transcripts’ or ‘Unofficial Transcripts’ slot.
- Degree Conferral (copy of diploma if transcripts do not include confirmation that degree was awarded) uploaded in the ‘Other’ slot.
- References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License
Search Contact
Troy Ocheltree, Troy.Ocheltree@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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