Postdoctoral Research Opportunity River Ecosystem Scientist Flathead Lake Biological Station of The University of Montana invites applications for a talented scholar to assist in the development, parameterization and testing of a microbial/biogeochemical model for floodplain ecosystems and to help determine the biogeochemical consequences of salmon nutrient subsidies to flood plains of a suite of salmon rivers around the Pacific Rim.
Desired skills include analytical chemistry, floodplain-river biogeochemistry, and/or bioenergetics. Process modeling experience is beneficial, but not specifically required, with the understanding that the work will be strongly interactive with a large river ecosystem modeling group focused on ground-surface water interactions on flood plains. Experimental manipulations of biogeochemistry in groundwater micro- and mesocosms will be included in duties. The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team of research scientists including Drs. Jack Stanford and Jim Gannon of the Flathead Lake Biological Station and Division of Biological Sciences, The University of Montana; Dr. Emily Bernhardt of Duke University and Dr. Geoff Poole of Eco-metrics, Inc./Univ. of Georgia. Full-time employment is with The University of Montana on a 12-month letter of appointment including competitive salary, medical/dental and retirement benefits. Contracts are renewed annually and may continue depending on funding availability and job performance. We currently have funding in hand for two years. LOCATION: The University of Montana's premier Flathead Lake Biological Station (www.umt.edu/flbs) near Polson, Montana SALARY: Salary will be in the $42,000 per year range depending upon expertise and experience BENEFITS: Medical Insurance Package, Mandatory Retirement, Wellness Program, Sick and Annual Leave To be considered for the position, we require a letter of application (< 2 pages) that must include: 1) a description of qualifications for and interest in the position, 2) a statement of personal research goals and direction, 3) a statement that applicant is eligible to work in the United States legally, and 4) full contact information (phones, email, and mailing address). We also require a detailed, accurate vita specifically including the job title and contact information for applicant's current employer/supervisor and contact information for two additional professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until the position is filled. Please electronically mail required application materials to: Prof. Jack A. Stanford Flathead Lake Biological Station [EMAIL PROTECTED] This postdoctoral position is funded by the Salmonid Rivers Observatory Network (supported by Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation) and the Nyack Microbial Observatory (supported by NSF). See <http://www.umt.edu/flbs>www.umt.edu/flbs for details. "The University of Montana is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities."
