Post-doctoral position ‑ Duke University - Urban Aquatic Ecosystems and Landscapes. The Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences at Duke University seeks a post-doctoral scholar to study the influence of urbanization on the geography, ecology, and hydrology of residential lawns and water bodies. The successful candidate for this NSF-funded position will contribute to a newly-initiated collaborative project investigating socio-ecological change in residential landscapes of six major US cities (Boston, Baltimore, Miami, Minneapolis, Phoenix, and Los Angeles). Specific responsibilities will include (1) a cross-site comparative analysis of differences in the distribution and abundance of surface water bodies among reference, suburban, and urban landscapes, (2) assessment of biogeochemical changes in aquatic systems resulting from urbanization, and (3) oversight of and participation in field sampling of residential soils and vegetation in the city of Miami. Historical data at several study sites provide additional opportunities to understand hydrographic changes associated with land-cover and land-use change. This position will include opportunities to collaborate with project personnel at participating institutions, and to join the growing research group in Ecohydrology and River Science at Duke University.
Applicants should have a PhD in ecology, hydrology, geography, or a related discipline, and should be proficient with GIS. Preferred qualifications include experience with soil and vegetation sampling, fieldwork in urban environments, and laboratory chemical analyses , and proficiency in Spanish. Initial appointment is for 1 year, with renewal for up to 18 months pending satisfactory performance. Desired start date is Feb 15, 2011, with some flexibility. Inquiries and applications should be directed to Dr. Jim Heffernan ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; beginning at Duke in January 2012). Applications should include a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 3 references. Review of applications will begin Nov 1st and will continue until the position is filled. ********************************* Dr. Jim Heffernan Assistant Professor Department of Biology and Southest Environmental Research Center Florida International University OE 236, Modesto Madique Campus (305) 348-3101 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> *********************************
