Post Doctoral Position U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) Washington, DC
Title of Project: Quantity Matters: The impacts of energy production and urbanization on water quantity, quality and aquatic communities The Causal and Ecological Risk Assessment Team within the USEPA’s Office of Research and Development conducts high priority ecological assessments to quantify relationships between physical, chemical, and biological stressors and the condition of valued biological resources. We seek a self-driven, transdisciplinary scientist to help quantify the relationships between water quantity (hydrology), quality, and aquatic biological communities. Knowledge of these relationships will be applied to conduct high priority assessments of the impacts on ecological resources of energy production, such as biofuels, and shale gas. We seek applicants holding a Ph.D. in Ecology, Hydrology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline with particular focus on aquatic environments. Preferred background and experience include: Working knowledge and experience with quantifying relationships between hydrology and the structure and function of biological communities; and experience with linking environmental stressors with ecological effects. Specific experience with stream ecology, programming experience with R., and knowledge of web-based information and decision-support tools also desired. This position is located in the USEPA’s Potomac Yards campus in Arlington, VA. The closing date for applications is 7 January 2011. The contact person is Dr. Jeffrey Frithsen, 703-347-8623, [email protected]. Note, this person may be contacted for additional scientific information about this project. This person is not authorized to accept applications, make job offers, set salaries, establish start dates or discuss benefits. Application details are provided online: www.epa.gov/ncea. The USEPA’s Office of Research and Development supports an active postdoctoral program providing federal research experience to environmental scientists. Selected candidates will enjoy excellent federal employee benefits including: starting salary of $57,408 for new Ph.D. and up to $97,333, commensurate with qualifications and locality pay adjustments; full benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, and vacation and sick leave. We anticipate filling one postdoctoral position for this project. Positions are three-year federal government appointments. Jeffrey B. Frithsen, Ph.D. Chief, Exposure Analysis and Risk Characterization Group National Center for Environmental Assessment, 8623-P Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460 703-347-8623 (office); 410-336-8535 (cell) Physical Address (FedEx, UPS, and Overnight Deliveries) Two Potomac Yard Building - Room N7741 2733 S. Crystal Drive Arlington VA 22202
