<div dir="ltr"><br clear="all">Postdoctoral Fellow - national trends and relationships between water <br>
management and shifts in hydro-ecological processes,<br>
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering<br>
Colorado State University<br>
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Colorado State University’s environmental science and engineering research <br>
programs have been ranked No. 7 worldwide by the Academic Ranking of World <br>
Universities. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is <br>
hiring a full-time annual-contract Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct research <br>
aimed at understanding the impacts of river and floodplain modifications on <br>
hydrologic, geomorphic, and ecological processes. The position is based at <br>
the U.S. Geological Survey Fort Collins Science Center <br>
(<a href="https://www.fort.usgs.gov" target="_blank">https://www.fort.usgs.gov</a>) in Fort Collins, CO. <br>
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Responsibilities: The successful candidate will collaborate on research to <br>
identify national trends and relationships between water management and <br>
shifts in hydro-ecological processes, such as links between levee <br>
construction, dam operations, channel modifications, floodplain inundation, <br>
riparian habitat, and wetland loss. The researcher will work closely with <br>
Dr. Ryan Morrison at Colorado State University and Dr. Quan Dong at the <br>
U.S. Geological Survey Fort Collins Science Center.<br>
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Qualifications: Candidates must have (1) PhD degree in hydrologic sciences, <br>
water resources engineering, geomorphology, ecology, or a closely related <br>
field; (2) Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS 10.x; (3) Proficiency in a <br>
scripting language commonly used for data analyses, such as R or Matlab; <br>
(4) Success in publishing scientific research in peer-reviewed literature; <br>
(5) Strong presentation skills; and (6) Experience working both <br>
independently and in a team.<br>
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Preferred Qualifications: (1) Experience in geospatial analysis, <br>
environmental flows, and/or hydrodynamic modeling; (2) Record of research <br>
using national-scale datasets; (3) Strong statistical background; (4) <br>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and (5) Experience <br>
mentoring graduate students.<br>
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Salary and Benefits: Colorado State University provides full academic year <br>
salary and excellent benefits. Salaries are competitive and commensurate <br>
with qualifications and experience. A benefits package is included <br>
(<a href="http://www.hrs.colostate.edu/benefits/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.hrs.colostate.edu/<wbr>benefits/index.html</a>). Position has no travel <br>
funds available. Position will need to have both a state and federal <br>
background check. <br>
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Proposed Start Date: <span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">December 1, 2016</span></span>, or as negotiated. Please apply <br>
here: <a href="http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/38702" target="_blank">http://jobs.colostate.edu/<wbr>postings/38702</a>.<br>
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Deadline: For full consideration, please submit an application by <span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">11:59 pm</span></span> <br>
MDT <span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">November 13, 2016</span></span>. Applications will be accepted until the position is <br>
filled.<br>
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To Apply: A complete application must include all the following <br>
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• A cover letter;<br>
• A detailed curriculum vitae;<br>
• A list of references with a minimum of three references listed – <br>
references will not be contacted without prior approval of candidates. <br>
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If you have questions about this search, please contact Dr. Ryan Morrison <br>
(<a href="mailto:Ryan.Morrison@colostate.edu" target="_blank">Ryan.Morrison@colostate.edu</a>, <a href="tel:970-419-6057" value="+19704196057" target="_blank">970-419-6057</a>) or Dr. Quan Dong <br>
(<a href="mailto:qdong@usgs.gov" target="_blank">qdong@usgs.gov</a>, <a href="tel:970-226-9175" value="+19702269175" target="_blank">970-226-9175</a>).<br>
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Colorado State University, with an enrollment of approximately 33,000 <br>
students, is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, a community of <br>
approximately 156,000 people located at the foothills of the Rocky <br>
Mountains about 65 miles (105 km) north of Denver. Fort Collins is <br>
routinely recognized as one of the most desirable places to live in the <br>
USA; residents enjoy an excellent school system, an expansive park and <br>
natural area program with extensive biking, hiking and walking trails, and <br>
over 300 sunny days a year. More information about Fort Collins and <br>
Colorado State University can be obtained at <a href="http://www.visitftcollins.com" target="_blank">http://www.visitftcollins.com</a> <br>
and <a href="http://www.colostate.edu/visiting-campus.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.colostate.edu/<wbr>visiting-campus.aspx</a>.<br>
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The CEE Department at CSU is recognized both nationally and internationally <br>
for its education, research, and service and outreach programs, and is <br>
ranked in the top 40 of such programs in the USA. The CEE Department <br>
consists of 36 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 16 research <br>
scientists/scholars, 27 research associates, and 11 administrative <br>
professionals. Additional information about the CEE Department can be found <br>
at <a href="http://www.engr.colostate.edu/ce/" target="_blank">http://www.engr.colostate.edu/<wbr>ce/</a>. Air quality research and teaching at <br>
CSU spans several departments, including Atmospheric Science, Mechanical <br>
Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, <br>
Soil and Crop Sciences, and the Cooperative Institute for Research in the <br>
Atmosphere. The CSU Partnership for Air Quality, Climate, and Health <br>
serves to build community across these units, in addition to engaging key <br>
stakeholders so that our work produces beneficial impacts in Colorado, the <br>
U.S., and abroad. <br>
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Condition for Employment: Colorado State University is committed to <br>
providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve <br>
that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates <br>
being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not <br>
limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor <br>
vehicle history.<br>
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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Reflecting departmental and <br>
institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to <br>
advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.<br>
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Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is <br>
free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, <br>
religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran <br>
status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or <br>
expression, or pregnancy. Colorado State University is an equal <br>
opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to <br>
achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado <br>
State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination <br>
and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 <br>
Student Services.</div>