[Srm] FW: Job Announcement: ECOLOGIST FOR CARBON SEQUESTRATION PROJECT

[Fehmi, Jeffrey S - (jfehmi)]

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Subject: FW: Job Announcement: ECOLOGIST FOR CARBON SEQUESTRATION PROJECT



ECOLOGIST FOR CARBON SEQUESTRATION PROJECT An ecologist is sought by an environmental consulting firm for a Carbon Sequestration Study of highway rights-of-way (Phase 2) in New Mexico for a three year project funded by the Federal Highway Administration. The position is based in Albuquerque. Ecosystem Management, Inc. conducted the first phase, the objectives of which were to measure Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) within state highway rights-of-way in a scientifically defensible manner, document current right-of-way management practices, and suggest new practices that might increase sequestration of SOC.  Phase 2 focuses on implementation of new management practices (e.g., soil imprinting, deferred mowing) that may increase soil carbon while maintaining motorist safety and developing verification protocols for highway rights-of-way. Applicants should have a PhD in plant ecology, rangeland science, soil science or related degree. Applicants should be knowledgeable concerning factors that influence carbon sequestration in arid environments and some knowledge of verification protocols for greenhouse gas credits. Experience working with carbon verification staff at the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) is desirable, but not necessary. Send resume and three references to miket at emi-nm.com by March 24.



Joel Brown

USDA NRCS

Jornada Experimental Range

MSC 3JER

PO Box 30003

New Mexico State University

Las Cruces NM 88003-0003

575 646 2854

Street Address:

Wooten Hall, 2995 Knox St.