<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">An
NSF-funded Postdoctoral Research position is available in the Watershed
Sciences Department at Utah State University in the Brahney Environmental
Biogeochemistry Lab (<a href="https://janicebrahney.weebly.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://janicebrahney.weebly.com/</a>).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The postdoc
will be responsible for</p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Running
simulations using watershed models and analyzing model output</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Evaluating
model performance using existing observational data</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Participating
in the development of research directions</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Publishing
research in high-quality journals and presenting at conferences</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Assisting
with fieldwork campaigns </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Minimum
Qualifications</b></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">PhD
in a relevant field (Biogeochemistry, Ecology, Earth Science, etc)</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Familiarity
and demonstrated proficiency using watershed models</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Proficiency
in R, Matlab, or Python</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Relevant
experience in watershed systems</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>How to
apply</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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
<a href="https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/4696/postdoctoral-fellow-i/job" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/4696/postdoctoral-fellow-i/job</a>.
Review of applications is ongoing and the position will remain open until
filled.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>About Logan
and Utah State University</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.</p>
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