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<h3>Department of Biology </h3>
<h2>Postdoctoral fellow in wetland biogeochemistry and microbial
ecology</h2>
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<p>A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of
Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond,
Virginia. PIs Neubauer (wetland biogeochemistry), Franklin
(microbial ecology), and Brown (molecular biology) are looking
for a highly motivated postdoc to work on a NSF-funded project
aimed at understanding the role of microbial community
structure on ecosystem function and responses to environmental
change. The project will include complementary observational
and manipulative experiments to look at wetland responses to
saltwater intrusion, at microbial/molecular scales up to the
ecosystem level. The postdoc will direct a field salinity
manipulation experiment and oversee biogeochemical analyses
associated with the project. There is flexibility for the
postdoc to also initiate other projects that are related to
the broad goals of the NSF grant.</p>
<p>Depending on the postdoc's interests, there will be
opportunities to learn molecular methods (e.g., metagenomics,
metatranscriptomics, qPCR). The postdoc will be expected to
collect and analyze field and laboratory data, prepare
manuscripts for publication, and share research findings at
scientific conferences.</p>
<p>Expertise in some or all of the following areas is desired:
Wetland ecology, biogeochemistry, ecosystem ecology, and/or
microbial ecology.
Strong candidates will possess the following attributes:</p>
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<li> A strong publication record (papers published, in press,
and/or submitted).</li>
<li> Demonstrated experience and skills with both field and
lab work.</li>
<li> Creativity, independence, and the desire to learn new
things.</li>
<li> Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li>
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<p>All candidates must have received a Ph.D. in a relevant
field. The position is available for up to 3 years, with the
first year serving as a probationary period. The position
includes a competitive salary and full benefits including
health insurance.</p>
<p>Review of applications will begin on <b>June 15, 2014</b>
and will continue until the position is filled. The start date
is flexible, but we would like someone to be in the position
by the end of summer 2014 or early in the fall. Applications
should include a brief cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief
description of past research accomplishments and future
research goals (under two pages), and the names and contact
information for three references. All materials should be
submitted as a single combined PDF file to Dr. Scott Neubauer
(<a href="mailto:sneubauer@vcu.edu">sneubauer@vcu.edu</a>) for
consideration.</p>
<p>Please contact <b>Dr. Neubauer</b> with questions about the
position, the project, or the application process. If you are
interested in the position and will be at the Joint Aquatic
Sciences Meeting in Portland, Oregon (May 18-23), feel free to
look up Dr. Neubauer, who will be attending the meeting.</p>
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