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Subject: Postdoctoral Position in Carbon Cycle Research at UCLA

The department of Atmospheric Sciences and the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) at UCLA are inviting applications for a postdoctoral fellow to work in the Biogeochemistry Group of Prof. Nicolas Gruber on inverse methods to study the global carbon cycle. The work will focus on the estimation of the magnitude and variability of the exchange of carbon dioxide across the air-sea interface on the basis of measurements of ocean interior carbon concentrations and of atmospheric carbondioxide. Responsibilities of this job include the further development and application of inverse methods to study air-sea CO2 exchange and other carbon cycle problems, the analysis and interpretation of results of oceanic and atmospheric tracer transport models, and the interpretation of oceanic and atmospheric observations relevant to the carbon cycle. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in earth, applied math, physical, biological, or chemical sciences. Training in oceanic and/or atmospheric sciences is strongly preferred. A strong mathematical interest with experience in inverse methods is highly desirable. Experience with numerical models of the ocean or atmosphere is not necessary but helpful. The appointment will be made for an initial period of two years at the PGR VII level, with a starting annual salary of $40,512. A third year of funding is available. Please send a resume, a statement of research interest, and the names of three references to Nicolas Gruber, 5853 Slichter Hall, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095. e-mail: ngruber@igpp.ucla.edu. Deadline for applications is September 30, 2002. UCLA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.

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