Postdoctoral Scientist: Ecosystem/Water Quality Modeler University of Michigans Cooperative Institute for Limnology and Ecosystems Research and NOAAs Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA Closing Date: October 15, 2007
Description: We seek a post doctoral researcher to participate in a project to develop a Bayesian Probability Network Model characterizing cause/effect relationships among multiple ecosystem stressors in Saginaw Bay. The incumbent will be expected to build on extensive, existing physical/biological data, as well as output from both physical and lower trophic level models. In addition, we anticipate that the incumbent will prepare manuscripts, give presentations at national conferences and help to coordinate modeling efforts and data management among project participants. The individual filling this position would be employed by the University of Michigans Cooperative Institute for Limnology and Ecosystem Research (UM-CILER; www.ciler.snre.umich.edu), and the position will be located at NOAAs Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL; www.glerl.noaa.gov) in Ann Arbor, MI. The incumbent would have an opportunity to interact with a diversity of researchers from UM-CILER, NOAA-GLERL, Ohio State University and Limno-Tech Inc. Through such interactions, we anticipate that there will be opportunities to develop additional research projects consistent with the incumbents interests. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Ecosystem modeling, Ecology, or a related field. Strong quantitative and written skills are required. Programming experience in R and WinBUGS is strongly preferred. How to Apply: Please submit cover letter, CV, and names and contact numbers of three references to Dr. Craig Stow ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Contact: Craig Stow Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory 2205 Commonwealth Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105 USA 734-741-2268 "The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer".
