The Department of Geosciences at Penn State seeks applications for a postdoctoral fellowship. The ideal candidate will be a scientist with broad interests in the oceanic aspects of (i) the carbon cycle, (ii) the detection of anthropogenic changes, and (iii) carbon sequestration. The successful candidate will apply and develop biogeochemical models and will also be encouraged to pursue independent research on related questions. Familiarity with the analysis of large oceanographic data sets would be an advantage. The successful applicant will work with an interdisciplinary team and should also be interested in the economic aspects of the problem. The project is directed by Klaus Keller (at Penn State) in collaboration with David Bradford (at Princeton University). Applicants should have a Ph.D. in geosciences or a related field.

To apply, please send a CV, relevant publications, and the contact information of three references to Klaus Keller, Department of Geosciences, 208 Deike Building, Penn State, University Park, PA 16802, kkeller@geosc.psu.edu, (814) 865-6718.

The review of the applications starts immediately and continues until the position is filled. The position could start as early as September 1, 2002. The initial appointment would be for one year with the possibility for continuation. AA/EOE.

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