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Postdoctoral Research Opportunity: Commercial Shipping, Trade, and Biological Invasions Description: The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) has developed one of the largest coastal invasions research program in the United States, The Marine Invasions Research Laboratory (http://www.serc.si.edu/labs/marine_invasions/index.jsp). We have a staff of approximately 25 biologists, who conduct research throughout the country and overseas.=20 We currently seek a postdoctoral researcher to characterize patterns and interactive relationships among commercial shipping, trade, and biological invasions in coastal marine ecosystems of the U.S. =20 =20 Ships are a key transfer mechanism for marine organisms throughout the world, leading to biological invasions. The National Ballast Information Clearinghouse (NBIC), located at SERC and run cooperatively with the United Sates Coast Guard, tracks the delivery and management of ships' ballast water throughout the country (http://invasions.si.edu/nbic). Using the NBIC information base, we seek someone to examine status and trends of shipping in the U.S. Beyond such characterization, one goal in this analysis is to understand historical relationships of shipping to global trade and invasions, and to forecast possible consequences of changes in shipping and ballast management practices. =20 The researcher will participate as a member of a research team and will be expected to contribute strongly in the following areas: * Design and Implementation of Research to Address Specific Questions and Hypotheses; * Extensive Literature-based Research on Trade Statistics; * Data Management & Statistical Analysis; * Writing of Reports & Publications. =20 Education / Experience: PhD in Ecology, Environmental Science, Economics or related field. Interdisciplinary experience in environmental science and maritime transportation management would be particularly appropriate, but not required. Candidates must have a strong background in statistics and data management. Knowledge of shipping or trade statistics desirable. Some quantitative (modeling) ability is a plus, but not essential. =20 Skills: Applicant must be organized, self motivated, independent and pro-active. Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a research team are required as is a proven talent to write reports and publications. Experience giving presentations to various audiences (e.g., scientific conferences, agencies, and the public) desirable. Some travel may be required. =20 Salary: $40,000 plus benefits. =20 Duration: 1 year, with prospect of renewal. Start as soon as November 2006. =20 Location: Position is based at the Marine Invasion Research Lab, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), Edgewater, Maryland, USA. SERC is a research center of the Smithsonian Institution, located on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay, approximately 10 miles south of Annapolis, 35 miles west of Washington D.C., and 35 miles south of Baltimore. =20 To Apply: Please submit current CV, letter describing research experience and interest, as well as contact information (names, phone numbers, and email addresses) for 3 references. For full consideration, please submit application materials by 15 October 2006. Applications should be submitted to Carin Stringer, [EMAIL PROTECTED], Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, P.O. Box 28, Edgewater, MD 21037 USA. Email submission preferred. =20 =20 =20 =20 =20 Mark S. Minton, Ph.D. Ecologist Marine Invasions Research Laboratory Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 647 Contees Wharf Road Edgewater, MD 21307-0028 443-482-2307 www.serc.si.edu/labs/marine_invasions/ =20
