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Post-doctoral position available relating to plant root ecosystem services
Organization: INRA
Location: Montpellier, France
Field: Environmental science - Ecology
Requirements:
PhD or equivalent in Environmental science, Engineering or Geography;
ENGLISH: excellent
FRENCH: basic
Abstract:
A 24 month post-doctoral research position is available at UMR AMAP Montpellier, France to study the relationships between root traits, growth dynamics and soil cohesion within different forest structures, including mountain forests and agroforestry sites.
Description:
It is hypothesized that roots at different depths in the soil possess different functions and thus can provide a range of ecosystem services, depending on the structural and functional traits they possess. The candidate will be expected to spend long periods in the field (Chamrousse, Restinclieres, France; Costa Rica and Laos) and thus be able to work independently as well as being adaptable to different cultures. Some laboratory work will be performed (image analysis, root mechanical tests, soil mechanical and physical tests). Already established slope stability and erosion models will be used and the candidate will carry out simulations to determine how root traits over space and time influence slope stability and erosion processes (taking into account hydrological settings). This post-doc position is part of a larger consortium (French governmental ANR-funded project) and it will be necessary for the candidate to communicate between the different partners, organize fieldwork, and collate field data for use in slope stability and erosion models. Fluency in French and English is desired; knowledge of Spanish is a bonus. A PhD/background in environmental studies, agronomy or soil science is preferred.
Deadline: 31-03-2011
Contacts:
Link: http://amap.cirad.fr/fr/index.php
Email: alexia.stokes@cirad.fr
Phone number: +33 4 67615835
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