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<p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="color:black">The new </span></span><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;white-space:pre-wrap">Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP)<span style="color:black"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal"> Urban Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) project, funded by the National Science Foundation,
is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to join our research team. The MSP-LTER
team is building a long-term program of research related to urban nature. This
post doc will lead a project investigating why species vary in their tolerance
to urban toxins. We are considering suites of toxins elevated in human
dominated environments, including heavy metals, salts, nutrient pollution, and
microplastics. We are taking a comparative approach, contrasting species of
butterflies, bees, and other animals, testing how their evolutionary history
with toxins, and certain ecological and behavioral traits, shape toxin
tolerance. The position will present opportunities for collaborations within
the MSP LTER, as well for engaging with community partners and the LTER
network. Start time of the position is somewhat flexible, as early as July 2021
and as late as May 2022. For more information on the MSP LTER see <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmspurbanlter.umn.edu%2F&data=04%7C01%7Crbarnes%40coloradocollege.edu%7Cf9ae58f56c0e46aa6b8108d8ff084da3%7Ccfc7b13c12964387b3085de08fd13c99%7C0%7C0%7C637539758417190335%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=f%2FXtEa0k%2B6TJjgqtNWG0nsscVSQM0gWPLIcGZBSBlwQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" style="color:blue">https://mspurbanlter.umn.edu/</a></span></span></span></font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="color:black">New applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, but application
before May 15, 2021 is encouraged to ensure full consideration. To apply,
submit a CV, statement of research interests, and contact information for three
references to </span></span><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.myu.umn.edu%2Fjobs%2Fext%2F340156&data=04%7C01%7Crbarnes%40coloradocollege.edu%7Cf9ae58f56c0e46aa6b8108d8ff084da3%7Ccfc7b13c12964387b3085de08fd13c99%7C0%7C0%7C637539758417200329%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=O2TVZJiESnmm%2F3cW2Y%2F%2F5HmANq1S6TJi60JfDUpiN7w%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none;color:blue"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;white-space:pre-wrap">https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/340156</span></a><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="color:black">.  </span></span></font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="color:black"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">For more information, please contact Emilie Snell-Rood (<a href="mailto:emilies@umn.edu" target="_blank" style="color:blue">emilies@umn.edu</a>)</font></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="color:black"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">Required Qualifications:  </font></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:12pt 0in 0in 47.25pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><span style="color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span><span style="color:black">PhD in Ecology, Evolutionary
Biology, or related fields</span></font></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 47.25pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><span style="color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Experience with analysis of
comparative datasets</span></font></span></p>

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independently, and effectively work with a large team</span></font></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 12pt 47.25pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><span style="color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Commitment to broad
engagement with the LTER, external partners and the public</span></font></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="color:black"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">Preferred Qualifications include one or more of the following:</font></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:12pt 0in 0in 47.25pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><span style="color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Experience with insect
pollinators (butterflies, bees) or other invertebrates</span></font></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 47.25pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><span style="color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Experience in urban ecology
or anthropogenic change</span></font></span></p>

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ecotoxicology, heavy metals, or anthropogenic chemical stressors</span></font></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 12pt 47.25pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><span style="color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></span><span style="color:black">Some proficiency with GIS</span></font></span></p>

<p style="margin:12pt 0in"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="color:black"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">Duties:</font></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:12pt 0in"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="color:black"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">40% Designing and conducting field and experimental work studying urban insect
pollinators </font></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:12pt 0in"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="color:black"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">40% Synthesis and analysis of comparative data across species of insect pollinators </font></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:12pt 0in"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="color:black"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">10% Manuscript writing</font></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:12pt 0in"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="color:black"><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">10% Coordinate and participate in LTER meetings, and working groups</font></span></span></p><div><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><br></font></div><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">-- <br></font><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><font color="#999999" face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><b><span></span><a href="http:///" target="_blank"></a><span></span>Rebecca T. Barnes, PhD</b> </font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">Associate Professor of Environmental Science</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">Environmental Studies Program </font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">Colorado College</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">14 E. Cache La Poudre St.</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><br></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">pronouns: she/her/hers</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><br></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><a href="http://sites.coloradocollege.edu/rebeccabarnes/" target="_blank">Watershed Biogeochemistry Lab</a></font></div></div><div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><font color="#999999"><a href="https://geosciencewomen.org/" target="_blank">PROGRESS</a> </font><font color="#999999">Promoting Geoscience, Education, Research, & Success</font><br></font></div></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><a href="https://serc.carleton.edu/advancegeo/index.html" target="_blank">ADVANCEGeo Partnership</a>: <font color="#999999">Empowering geoscientists to transform workplace climate</font></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><a href="https://500womenscientists.org/" target="_blank" style="">500 Women Scientists</a> Leadership</font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>