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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Temple University has an open position for a Postdoctoral Associate who will participate in research on plant and soil functionality in urban green infrastructure (GI) systems such as rain
gardens and bioswales. The successful candidate will take part in applied research on experimental GI installations adjacent to Interstate 95 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, both implementing existing research plans and carrying out their own studies. They
will work most closely with Drs. Joshua Caplan and Sasha Eisenman, who are environmental plant biologists from the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design. However, the postdoc will also be part of a larger team that includes hydrologists, geophysicists,
and environmental engineers from Temple and Villanova Universities. Planned research includes the following:<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Determining how a variety of salt-tolerant plants perform in GI basins.<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Evaluating how biochar and iron oxide soil amendments affect plant health and soil hydraulic properties.<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Comparing rates of evapotranspiration from GI basins to those from unmanaged vegetation adjacent to the roadway.<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Assessing the fate of potentially toxic elements in GI plants and soils.<o:p> </o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas will be the most likely to advance: plant physiology, ecohydrology, soil hydraulics, and/or heavy metal chemistry in plants
or soils. Minimum requirements for this position include the following:<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">PhD in plant biology/ecology, environmental science, soil science, or a related field.<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">A record of scientific publication in peer-reviewed journals.<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Experience conducting research in field and lab settings.
<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Ability to manage data sets and conduct statistical analyses.<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Ability to prioritize and focus on completing tasks while under the stress of a demanding work schedule.<o:p> </o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Funding is available for two years (see
</span><a href="https://grad.temple.edu/postdoctoral-affairs/salary-schedule"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">salary schedule</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">), although the
initial contract will be for one year. Renewal is contingent on satisfactory progress being made in year one.<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Applicants should submit a cover letter, a statement of research interests and experience (2 pages), a current CV, and contact information for three professional references</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">
via email to: Dr. Sasha Eisenman (eisenman@temple.edu), Associate Professor of Horticulture and Chair of the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design. Finalists should be prepared to submit letters of reference and official transcripts. The position
involves substantial work in the field and lab, so the successful candidate must live in the Philadelphia area. Please address your ability to relocate, if needed, in your cover letter. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2022. The target start date
is May 1, 2022 but this is somewhat flexible.<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to increasing diversity in both its community and its curricula. Women, people of color, and
other candidates who can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.
</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", serif; color: rgb(32, 31, 30); background: white;">COVID-19 vaccinations are required for employment at Temple University, unless granted a religious or medical exemption.</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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Joshua Caplan, PhD<br>
Research Associate<br>
Architecture & Environmental Design<br>
Temple University<br>
Ambler, Pennsylvania<br>
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