Wetland Ecosystem Scientist

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a highly skilled Wetland Ecosystem Scientist to join our team in a project aimed at improving model representations of carbon cycling and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial wetlands.

• Conduct field studies to measure and partition wetland fluxes of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the Prairie Pothole region to constrain and upscale GHG emissions in this region
• Apply isotopic techniques to identify carbon sources and pathways that contribute to carbon dioxide and methane emissions
• Collaborate with biogeochemists and computational scientists to analyze physicochemical and microbial measurements of soils and evaluate plant physiological data to enhance representations of wetland carbon dynamics in models
• Present research findings at scientific meetings and prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications
• Travel to the field site in North Dakota on occasion

• A recent Ph.D. in wetland ecosystem science, wetland ecology, terrestrial biogeochemistry, soil science, ecohydrology, or a related field
• Knowledge of wetland ecosystem science, including hydrological and biotic factors and processes that affect wetland carbon dynamics
• Experience with relevant instrumentation and methodologies, such as flux chambers, CO2 / CH4 sensors/analyzers, gas sampling, and/or water sampling
• Strong data analysis skills, including proficiency in R or Python coding, and/or machine learning techniques
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate activities of technical support personnel and undergraduate interns
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

The salary for this position is estimated to be around $70,000-$90,000 per year, depending on experience.