The Ecological Assessment and Planning Group in State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology offers research opportunity to domestic and foreign individuals to engage in ongoing Demonstration Project of National Key Technologies of R&D Program. This two to three years full time fellowship is designed to advance the researches in wetland carbon/nitrogen cycles, development and demonstration of wetland carbon sink conservation and technique improvement in cities and towns. PhDs with research background in ecosystem carbon cycles, ecosystem restoration, urban garden design, planning and construction, especially with experience of wetland ecosystems studies are welcome to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. PhD or will get PhD before July, 2011.

2. Research knowledge and experience in modern laboratory methodologies and field work.

3. Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to publish research papers in scientific journals.

4. Capability to conduct innovative researches.

5. Healthy and under 35 years old.

APPLICATION

1. The applicants shall contact the co-operative advisor through e-mail, attaching a self-recommendation letter or personal statement (including education background, research experiences, academic achievements and personal character in brief), detailed curriculum vitae, the abstract of PhD dissertation, two or three representative papers and any other supporting documents that can show the applicants’ level of scholarship and ability.

2. The selected candidates will be asked to provide two recommendation letters of experts (one of which from the doctoral advisor of the candidate).

CO-OPERATIVE ADVISOR

Co-operative advisor: Prof. Dr. Xiaoke Wang

Tel & Fax: +86 10 62943822

E-mail: wangxk@rcees.ac.cn

Address:

State Key Lab of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences

18# Shuangqing Road, Haidian District

Beijing, People's Republic of China

100085

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Any questions on the regulations of post-doctoral fellowships’ management, please contact with Director Xiangrong Du, Department of Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Affairs or visit the website of RCEES (www.rcees.ac.cn).

Tel: +86 10 62849161

E-mail: xrd@rcees.ac.cn