Assistant Researcher-Ecohydrology- Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Assistant Professional Researcher in Ecohydrology to join the Quantitative Ecosystem Dynamics group. The role involves conducting research on ecohydrology and remote sensing, focusing on carbon cycling and greenhouse gas emissions. Responsibilities include data analysis, manuscript preparation, and collaboration with colleagues. The position requires developing an independent research program and mentoring students, and it is a full-time position based in Berkeley, CA.
The Quantitative Ecosystem Dynamics group in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at UC Berkeley is looking for an Assistant Professional Researcher who will contribute to multiple ongoing projects in the group, with a particular emphasis on ecohydrology and the use of remote sensing observations to infer hydrological controls on ecosystem function.

The Quantitative Ecosystem Dynamics Lab studies terrestrial ecosystems and how they respond to climate variability and long-term change, as well as related feedbacks to the atmosphere through ecosystem carbon sequestration, water use and energy flows.

The Assistant Professional Researcher in this role will also be expected to maintain an active, independent research agenda in the field of eddy covariance and remote sensing science. Research should focus on the collection, processing, and/or analysis of eddy covariance and remote sensing data with the goal of improving understanding of ecosystem greenhouse gas emissions. The Researcher will be expected to collaborate locally, as well as domestic and international colleagues conducting flux research.

Research duties:

• Develop an independent research program using remote sensing and eddy covariance flux data to better understand carbon cycling in ecosystems.

• Develop a robust publication record and secure grant funding from relevant federal, state, and philanthropic sources.

Specific responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Data management and data analysis

• Manuscript preparation

• Present research at international conferences

• Contribute to grant proposals

• Mentoring students