[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral position with dual appointment in ecology and geography

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

Date:    Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:43:40 -0400
From:    "Jennifer W. Edmonds" <jwedmonds at BAMA.UA.EDU>
Subject: Postdoctoral position with dual appointment in ecology and geography

Postdoctoral Position Involving Geo-Ecological Modeling

A multi-investigator team comprised of faculty from the Biological Scienc=
es
and Geography Departments at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, is
seeking a Postdoctoral Investigator for a two (2) year project on
geo-ecological modeling of rivers. Applicants should have a Ph.D. focused=
 in
Physical Geography, Environmental Science, or Ecology.  The ideal candida=
te
will have well-developed skills in GIS modeling with a background in eith=
er
fluvial geomorphology, river ecology, or biogeochemistry.  Competitive
candidates should have a strong publication record and a desire to work i=
n a
highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.  Time will be spe=
nt
working both with researchers in Tuscaloosa and at Dauphin Island Sea Lab=

(http://www.disl.org/). This is a non-tenure track position on a 12-month=

appointment and renewable based on availability, funding, and performance=
.

The overarching goal of this research project is to use GIS-based spatial=

modeling to identify fluvial geomorphic features in rivers of the Eastern=

U.S. that may be creating ecological hotspots of nutrient retention.  Foc=
us
will be on broad-scale transitions in channel morphology and habitat
structure in large rivers crossing from one physiographic province into
another. In addition to modeling efforts associated with this project,
applicants should have a strong interest in learning to utilize membrane
inlet mass spectrometry to measure microbial activity.=20=20

TO APPLY: Apply online at the UA staff job application site:
http://facultyjobs.ua.edu/. The specific job is Requisition # 0806972 (a
general postdoc application pool, create a logon ID, and submit
documentation). Applicants should submit a current CV, a statement of
research interests, and names, phone numbers and email addresses of three=

references.  Upload all required materials to the UA staff job site. Revi=
ew
of applications will start immediately and will continue until the positi=
on
is filled (latest possible start date is October 1, 2013).  The Universit=
y
of Alabama is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and=

minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please send an email to GEM.aquatic at gmail.com to
contact the faculty collaborators (Drs. Jennifer Edmonds, Sagy Cohen, Lis=
a
Davis, and Behzad Mortazavi).