[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc: Quantitative ecologist/modeling

[Janice Brahney]

An NSF-funded Postdoctoral Research position is available in the Watershed
Sciences Department at Utah State University in the Brahney Environmental
Biogeochemistry Lab (https://janicebrahney.weebly.com/).

We seek a curious, self-motivated, and enthusiastic postdoc who is
interested in watershed nutrient cycling. The successful candidate will be
involved in a collaborative NSF Critical Zone Network project aimed at
measuring dust from source to sink areas and quantifying the ecological and
hydrological impacts. The candidate will contribute to ongoing research
quantifying the biogeochemical and ecological consequences of dust
deposition to ecosystems. The postdoc will use ecosystem models and
detailed dust composition data to evaluate the fate and consequence of
deposition.

The postdoc will be responsible for

·         Running simulations using watershed models and analyzing model
output

·         Evaluating model performance using existing observational data

·         Participating in the development of research directions

·         Publishing research in high-quality journals and presenting at
conferences

·         Assisting with fieldwork campaigns

*Minimum Qualifications*

·         PhD in a relevant field (Biogeochemistry, Ecology, Earth Science,
etc)

·         Familiarity and demonstrated proficiency using watershed models

·         Proficiency in R, Matlab, or Python

·         Relevant experience in watershed systems

*How to apply*

Please send 1) a letter describing your background, interest in the
research area specifically addressing how you anticipate contributing to
the project goals, 2) a CV that includes the names and contact information
for three references to
https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/4696/postdoctoral-fellow-i/job. Review
of applications is ongoing and the position will remain open until filled.

*About Logan and Utah State University*

Utah State University is located in the city of Logan, Utah, a town with
approximately 50,000 residents. Situated in a valley between the Wellsville
and Bear River mountain ranges, Logan offers numerous opportunities for
outdoor activities including local ski resorts, biking, and hiking trails.
Logan is just a short drive to Salt Lake City, as well as many National
Parks, Monuments, and Conservation Areas. The low cost of living makes this
area an attractive place to live, play, and work.

The Watershed Sciences Department is unique in that it features a wide
range of expertise with faculty and students studying all aspects of
aquatic systems. The department faculty and student have expertise in
biogeochemistry, geomorphology, water quality, hydrology, limnology, and
ecology.
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