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<p class="MsoNormal">Announcing<b> </b>an open position for a <b>Postdoctoral Research Assistant</b> in the Natural Resource Social Science (NRSS) Lab in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. The NRSS
Lab is a highly productive group that primarily focuses on the intersections between water quality, climate change and agriculture in the Midwestern United States. PI Dr. Linda Prokopy has a number of grants to support this ongoing work and the successful
applicant will generate a number of publications, gain experience in grant writing, and help inform the practice of watershed management through interactions with local stakeholders throughout the Midwest. All applicants must be eligible to drive for Purdue
University business. For more information about the lab and Dr. Prokopy, please visit:
<a href="http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~lprokopy/" target="_blank">http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~lprokopy/</a>.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The successful applicant will work on multiple projects including: (1) A survey of farmers across the Midwestern United States about climate change risks, beliefs and use of decision support tools, and (2) interviews with farmers and farm
advisors about innovative tools to encourage adoption of conservation practices. Many of the projects the postdoc will engage in are part of larger interdisciplinary projects and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with multiple investigators
at other universities. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on other projects related to the social dimensions of watershed management and to interact with other postdocs and graduate students in the NRSS lab.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The successful candidate will have experience with both quantitative and qualitative social science research methods, knowledge of agricultural conservation policy and water quality issues, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
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<p class="MsoNormal">This position is available immediately but must be filled by January 1, 2016. The position pays $45,000/year plus benefits. This position is initially for one year but is renewable for a second year based upon satisfactory performance.
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<p class="MsoNormal">To apply for any of this position, please email Dr. Prokopy at
<a href="mailto:lprokopy@purdue.edu" target="_blank">lprokopy@purdue.edu</a> and attach a letter of interest, a current CV or resume, and contact information for three professional references.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Linda Stalker Prokopy, Ph.D.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Associate Professor<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Department of Forestry and Natural Resources<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Purdue University<u></u><u></u></p>
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