Postdoctoral Research Associate in Urban Ecosystems Water Resources Center University of Minnesota
We are seeking a postdoctoral research associate to collaborate on an NSF-funded interdisciplinary project examining fluxes of elements (C, N, and P) through households and how they are linked to socioeconomic factors along an urbansuburban gradient in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan region. This position will focus on biophysical aspects of the study, quantifying element fluxes through households by parameterizing a previously developed household element flux calculator for a sample of 400 households. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to do compilation and analysis of data from a household survey and public databases as well as overseeing data collection from remote-sensing and field surveys of residential landscapes. The postdoctoral research associate will work closely with social scientists whose emphasis will be on elucidating relationships between element fluxes and socioeconomic factors. The research team includes Larry Baker ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), Sarah Hobbie ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), Jennifer King ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), Kristen Nelson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and Joe McFadden ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Qualifications Required: Ph.D. in atmospheric science, biogeochemistry, environmental engineering, physical geography, or a related field of environmental science Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with research teams Strong interest in cross-disciplinary research Desired: Experience in statistics, programming, and GIS Location: Water Resources Center, College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), University Of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus, MN. Term of appointment: January 2008 start for 12 months with a possibility for renewal Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed starting November 12, 2007 Salary: 100% appointment with benefits in the salary range of $35,000-$40,000 Applications: To apply go to https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp and search for Requisition Number 151548 Contact: Maria Juergens ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or 612-624-7452 The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
