Applications are being accepted for a post-doctoral position in coastal soil biogeochemistry, in the lab of David Lewis at the University of South Florida (USF). We wish to appoint someone immediately to study plant species effects on soil nitrogen (N) cycling in sub-tropical plant communities (salt marsh, mangrove forest). Priority will be given to applicants with expertise in stable isotopes to study soil nutrient cycling; familiarity with coastal soils is preferred. The research is funded by an NSF RAPID award to advance understanding of baseline ecosystem function in the context of the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill. The successful applicant will be responsible for initiating this project (e.g., selecting sites, ordering supplies), overseeing its day-to-day activities, and leading manuscripts for publication. Opportunities for interdisciplinary and multi-scale collaboration are extensive. This award includes forestry and remote-sensing investigators who will conduct plant community surveys and spectral imaging at all sites. Members of the Lewis lab also study the ecology and biogeochemistry of inland freshwater wetlands, while a wide net of people at USF now conduct oil spill research funded by NSF and other sources.
Applicants should be able to relocate to USF and begin working very soon. The position is for one year, with an annual salary of $35,500 plus health insurance. Although RAPID funding limits the term to one year, post-docs at USF are allowed to be lead PI on proposals, and we are always looking for funding on coastal, freshwater, and urban ecology projects that could extend the position. Application materials should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of research background and interests, and two reference letters. Please email application materials to David Lewis at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; reference letters should be sent directly from referees. Please contact David via email or phone (813-974-8108) with any questions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ David B. Lewis Assistant Professor Department of Integrative Biology<http://biology.usf.edu/ib/> University of South Florida 813-974-8108 http://biology.usf.edu/ib/faculty/dlewis/ Urban Research Press Release http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=2239&z=31
