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<p class=MsoNormal>The Office of the Undersecretary of Science at the
Smithsonian Institution is offering an Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral
Fellowship in the area of stable isotope biogeochemistry. Research
proposals must integrate the use of stable isotopes (<sup><span
style='position:relative;top:-4.5pt;mso-text-raise:4.5pt'>2</span></sup>H/<sup><span
style='position:relative;top:-4.5pt;mso-text-raise:4.5pt'>1</span></sup>H, <sup><span
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style='position:relative;top:-4.5pt;mso-text-raise:4.5pt'>12</span></sup>C, <sup><span
style='position:relative;top:-4.5pt;mso-text-raise:4.5pt'>15</span></sup>N/<sup><span
style='position:relative;top:-4.5pt;mso-text-raise:4.5pt'>14</span></sup>N, and
<sup><span style='position:relative;top:-4.5pt;mso-text-raise:4.5pt'>18</span></sup>O/<sup><span
style='position:relative;top:-4.5pt;mso-text-raise:4.5pt'>16</span></sup>O)
into their specific research questions. Isotope analyses will be
conducted at one of the two Pan-Institutional isotope facilities
(OUSS/MCI Stable Isotope Mass Spectrometry Facility in Suitland, MD or at
the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama City, Panama).
Applicants interested in this fellowship are strongly encouraged to contact
potential advisors/hosts at any of the Smithsonian's various Museums and
Research Units prior to proposal preparation and submission. Please consult the
research staff listed for the Museum, Research Units, and Offices at the links
to Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study' below. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Applicants must propose to conduct research in-residence for
a period of 12 to 24 months. Please note that each applicant should start their
Title with Stable Isotope Postdoc. Applicants must have completed or be near
completion of the Ph.D. Recipients who have not completed the Ph.D. at the time
of application must provide proof of completion of the degree before the
fellowship begins. Please go to <a href="http://www.si.edu/ofg/"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>http://www.si.edu/ofg/</span></a>
for details on the SI fellowship program. Applications must be postmarked by Jan
15, 2010. Note that because of the late announcement for this fellowship that
the SI Office of Fellowships does have this opportunity listed on their web
page. Application forms are available at <a
href="http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/SIFELL/SIFELLapp.htm">http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/SIFELL/SIFELLapp.htm</a>
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<p class=MsoNormal>For additional information on the OUSS/MCI Stable
Isotope Mass Spectrometry Facility in Suitland (<a
href="http://si.edu/mci/irms/index.htm">http://si.edu/mci/irms/index.htm</a>)
contact Jeff Speakman (<a href="mailto:speakmanj@si.edu"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>speakmanj@si.edu</span></a>) or
Christine France (<a href="mailto:francec@si.edu"><span style='color:windowtext;
text-decoration:none'>francec@si.edu</span></a>).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Jeff Speakman<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas'>Head of
Technical Studies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas'>Smithsonian
Museum Conservation Institute <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas'>4210
Silver Hill Road <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas'>Suitland,
MD 20746-2863<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas'>Telephone:
301-238-1242<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas'>Fax:
301-238-3709<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Web: si.edu/mci<o:p></o:p></p>
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