<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Geosciences, Idaho State University</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Purpose</b>: The successful applicant will use spatial modeling skills to evaluate the effectiveness of soil conservation and stream restoration practices at improving both biophysical measures and social perceptions of water quality. This research into coupled human and natural systems will be collaborative with social scientists, ecologists, hydrologists, modelers, stakeholders and other members of the <a href="https://www.idahoecosystems.org/" target="_blank">Idaho EPSCoR MILES project</a>. As such, the applicant should be comfortable thinking across multiple disciplines.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Responsibilities</b>: </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ol><li>Compare recent investments in soil conservation and stream restoration against records of water quality and stakeholder satisfaction (75% of time). This comparison will be made using a spatially explicit, socio-ecological model that integrates three decades of conservation activities with over a decade of high frequency water quality measurements. The model will be used to evaluate which types of conservation investments have resulted in positive, neutral or negative changes in habitat, water quality and stakeholder perceptions of the river. The findings will be used maximize the effectiveness of future conservation/restoration investments. </li><li>The applicant will also help mentor 2 M.S. graduate students studying the geomorphic processes that generate and distribute sediment through the watershed (15% of the time). </li><li>The applicant will communicate results and implications of this work to MILES collaborators, local stakeholders, and environmental agencies, and participate in MILES workforce development activities (10%).<br></li></ol><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Qualifications</b>: The successful applicant will, at minimum, have completed a PhD in the past five years in an environmental science field (geology, environmental science, environmental engineering, etc.) with experience in spatial analysis and water quality data. Preferred qualifications include experience in statistical, numerical or spatial modeling. Applicants with experience in studies of coupled socio-ecological systems are highly sought.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Application</b>: Please submit the following documents via <a href="https://isu.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=332" target="_blank">our online application system</a>:</p><p></p><ul><li>CV, Cover letter and 3 professional references<br></li><li>Position will remain open until filled.<br></li><li>Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Includes a competitive benefits package. <br></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Questions should be addressed to Dr. Ben Crosby, <a href="mailto:crosby@isu.edu" target="_blank">crosby@isu.edu</a>. Review of applications begins early July, 2016, and we anticipate a start date in August, 2016.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="1">Idaho State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We have an institution-wide commitment to inclusion and diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Veterans' preference. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.</font></p><div><br></div>-- <br><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="font-size:x-small">Associate Professor</span><br></div><font size="1">Department of Geosciences<br>Idaho State University</font><div><span style="font-size:x-small">--</span> <br><font size="1">921 S 8th Ave, Stop 8072<br>Pocatello, ID, 83209-8072<br>--<br><a href="tel:208-282-2949" value="+12082822949" target="_blank">208-282-2949</a> work</font></div><div><font size="1"><a href="http://geology.isu.edu/~crosby" target="_blank">http://geology.isu.edu/~crosby</a></font></div></div></div></div><span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><div><br></div>-- <br><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="font-size:x-small">Associate Professor</span><br></div><font size="1">Department of Geosciences<br>Idaho State University</font><div><span style="font-size:x-small">--</span> <br><font size="1">921 S 8th Ave, Stop 8072<br>Pocatello, ID, 83209-8072<br>--<br><a href="tel:208-282-2949" value="+12082822949" target="_blank">208-282-2949</a> work</font></div><div><font size="1"><a href="http://geology.isu.edu/~crosby" target="_blank">http://geology.isu.edu/~crosby</a><br></font></div></div></div></div></div>
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