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Researcher position on N2O emissions from crop residues

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About the position

The Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA) at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant 16-month Researcher position, on nitrous oxide emissions from crop residues.

The position will contribute to the EU-concerted action "Improved estimation and mitigation of nitrous oxide emissions and soil carbon storage from crop residues". (http://www.eragas.eu/index.php/research-projects/residuegas). The main task will be to quantify the contribution to N2O emission from perennial forage crops and green manure residues. A special focus will be on the contribution of roots.

Main tasks

The tasks include carrying out field flux measurements during the winter period as well as laboratory incubation experiments, estimating emission fluxes, analysis of the data, writing protocols and reports, and writing scientific articles in concert with the project leader at NMBU. The candidate will organize and carry out most of the daily operations of the field and laboratory studies.

The candidate must be familiar with N20 flux measurements from agricultural systems under Norwegian environmental conditions.  We are seeking a proficient experimentalist, with an interest in both field and laboratory work, and with documented experience in analysis of GHG.

Academic qualifications and skills

Required academic qualifications

• PhD in soil science/agricultural science/environmental science
• Experience in field and incubation studies of N2O emission
• Experience in studying microbial processes leading to N2O emissions
• Competence in using relevant analytical equipment, such as GC
• Documented solid skills in writing scientific articles

Personal skills
Required personal skills

• A general interest in practical and societal aspects of agriculture
• Hands-on attitude to experimental and analytical work
• Ability to work in a team with scientists and field technicians
• Good communication skills - oral and written
• Flexible working hours when required for completing an experiment
• Able to work outdoors also under winter conditions
• Ability to communicate in Norwegian

Remuneration and information

The position is placed in government pay scale position code 1109 Researcher, wage framework 24 (salary grade 61-67) (NOK 533.700-597.000), depending on qualifications. Seniority Promotion in position.

For further information, please contact Associate professor Marina Azzaroli  Bleken

E-mail: marina.bleken (at) nmbu.no phone +47 67231831

Information to applicants

Application

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply for this job' button above.

This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Application deadline: February 1st, 2019

Start up date: as soon as possible

Up to five publications selected by the applicant as most relevant must be attached to the application. If it is difficult to identify the contribution of the applicant in multiple-author publications, a short explanation about the applicant's part of the work is suggested.

Printed material which cannot be sent electronically should be sent by surface mail to Norwegian University of Life Sciences, The Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, within February 1st 2018. Please quote reference number 19/00241

About MINA

NMBU comprises of 7 faculties, including the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA) where the vacant professorship is located. For more information:
https://www.nmbu.no/en/about-nmbu

The Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA) has about 200 employees and undertakes teaching, research and dissemination within the fields of geology, soil science, environmental chemistry, forestry, ecology, natural resource management, renewable energy, nature-based tourism. The employees of the faculty are highly reputable experts within their respective scientific fields, nationally as well as internationally and perform high levels of scientific production. For more information: https://www.nmbu.no/fakultet/mina and in English: https://www.nmbu.no/en/faculty/mina

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