Postdoctoral Research Associate Plant Soil Interactions and Coastal Biogeochemistry
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting multidisciplinary research in computing, AI, energy, materials, nuclear science, neutron science, isotopes, and national security.
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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is a government-owned, contractor-operated U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UT-Battelle operates ORNL for DOE; the laboratory currently provides AI and high-performance-computing capabilities alongside science and engineering research infrastructure.
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About the Role
You will lead coastal-wetland field campaigns and laboratory mesocosm experiments, collect and analyze plant and soil samples, integrate phenotyping with geochemical and microbial measurements, collaborate across disciplines, and publish and present research findings.
Requirements
- PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Biosciences, Botany, Geosciences, or a related field completed within the last 5 years or expected soon
- Strong record of independent and productive research
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to design and implement experiments, analyze data, and interpret results
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Complete all degree requirements before starting
- Complete a favorable background investigation
Responsibilities
- Lead field campaigns collecting plant material, soil cores, and soil water
- Lead mesocosm experiments on plant-soil responses to simulated disturbance
- Link high-throughput phenotyping with geochemical and microbial measurements
- Use laboratory equipment and software for environmental measurements and analysis
- Collaborate with modelers and empiricists across disciplines
- Present research at conferences and publish peer-reviewed manuscripts
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- On-site banking facilities
- Cafeteria facilities
- Prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Contributory pension plan
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Vacation and holidays
- Parental leave
- Legal insurance with identity theft protection
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Wellness programs
- Educational assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discounts