<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">The Mountain Hydrology Laboratory (</span><a href="http://www.mountainhydrologylab.com/" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial;font-size:13px">http://www.mountainhydrologylab.com/</a><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">) </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">in the School of Natural Resources at West Virginia University seeks </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to investigate </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">climate change impacts on freshwater ecosystems in the Appalachian </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">Mountains region of the eastern US. The area of research will be focused on </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">intensification of the hydrologic cycle and quantifying feedbacks between </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">land cover, climate, and hydrology from stream reach to regional scales. </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">This position is part of the NSF-funded Appalachian Freshwater Initiative </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">(AFI), an exciting new multidisciplinary project that aims to understand </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">the complex interactions between society, climate, and mountain ecosystems </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">in the region.</span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">The ideal candidate must have a:</span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">• Ph.D. in climate-related science with a strong background in </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">hydrological sciences with proven list of deliverables (peer-reviewed </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">publications, derived products).</span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">• Demonstrated strong programming skills (Python, Fortran, Shell </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">scripting) on multiple platforms (Unix/Linux, Mac); strong experience </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">working with NetCDF processing programs (NCO, CDO) and large spatial </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">datasets using GrADS or NCL.</span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">• Advanced proficiency in communicating scientific findings in </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">peer-reviewed journals and professional meetings (AGU).</span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">• Willingness and ability to conduct independent research while </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">contributing to a larger, multidisciplinary team of earth and social </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">scientists.</span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">The successful candidate will serve as the climate scientist on a team </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">comprised of hydrologists, ecologists, engineers, and behavioral </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">scientists. The successful candidate’s responsibility will be to develop </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">high-resolution historic and future ensemble climate datasets for </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">hydrologic and ecosystem modeling applications; to develop and conduct </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">research exploring land-atmosphere controls and feedbacks on the regional </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">water cycle; to develop additional projects building on the strengths, </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">interests, and expertise of the candidate; and to publish in peer-reviewed </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">literature. The position is available immediately and will be for an </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">initial 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal pending </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">satisfactory performance. The closing date for applications is </span><span class="" tabindex="0" style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span class="">November 1</span></span><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">, </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">2015 with an anticipated start date of </span><span class="" tabindex="0" style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span class="">January 1, 2016</span></span><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">.</span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">To apply for this position, send all application materials to Dr. Nicolas </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">Zegre (nicolas.zegre<at></span><a href="http://mail.wvu.edu/" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial;font-size:13px">mail.wvu.edu</a><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">). </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"> </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">Applicants must include the following documents: </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">1) a CV that includes the names of at least three professional references, </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">their e-mail addresses, and telephone contact numbers; </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">2) a cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have </span><br style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(46,46,46);font-family:arial;font-size:13px">prepared you for this position.</span><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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