Applications are invited for a two-year post-doctoral research position at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), New Zealand.
We are seeking a stream/river ecologist who has expertise in primary productivity, nutrient cycling, trophic processes, stream health assessments, or other aspects of periphyton ecology. Candidates should have experience in designing and conducting field and laboratory experiments, and a good scientific publication record. The strongest candidates will have 1) research experience in hydrology, chemistry, geomorpholgy, and/or other fields of river ecology; 2) experience in project management; 3) an ability to acquire a working knowledge of New Zealand's aquatic flora and fauna. The position will focus on the dynamics of native and invasive periphyton, and the roles of periphyton in food webs, nutrient cycling, stream metabolism, and river health assessments. Initial projects may include periphyton responses to flow intermittence in ephemeral rivers, and the ecology of the invasive alga Didymosphenia geminata. The position will be located at the NIWA campus in Christchurch, South Island of New Zealand. The search opens in March 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. The position will be available at the earliest in July 2006, but the start date is flexible. Please apply by email with a letter describing research experience, CV, and names of two references. For further information, contact Dr. Scott Larned at [EMAIL PROTECTED] For information about the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, see www.niwa.co.nz Scott Larned River Ecosystems Group National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research P. O. Box 8602 Christchurch, New Zealand Telephone 64-3-343-7834 Fax 64-3-348-5548 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
