The University of New Hampshire seeks a Postdoctoral Research
Associate to lead a river network modeling effort with the “Scale,
Consumers and Lotic Ecosystem Rates (SCALER): Centimeters to
Continents” project. The SCALER project, funded by the Macrosystems
Biology program of the National Science Foundation, will examine
stream metabolism, nutrient uptake, and effects of consumers across
spatial extents from centimeters to continents. The candidate will
use models to explore the scaling of processes measured in stream
reaches (100 meter scales) to river network and continental scales. A
separate field component on the project will conduct experiments and
take measurements in streams of 5 regions ranging from the tropics to
tundra. Research sites include tropical forest, temperate deciduous
forest, prairie, boreal forest, and tundra. The postdoc will modify
an existing river network model to incorporate the findings of the
field component, with application to each region. The postdoc will
have the opportunity to interact with a larger modeling team, which
will also focus on finer scales (micro-habitat to reach scale
modeling). This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with top
stream scientists from around the United States. The principal
investigators on the project are Drs. Wilfred Wollheim, Bill McDowell
(Univ. of New Hampshire), Walter Dodds (Overall Project PI), Keith
Gido (Kansas State), Ford Ballantyne (Univ. Kansas), Amy Rosemond,
John Kominoski (Univ. Georgia), Breck Bowden (Univ. Vermont), Michael
Flinn (Murray State), Matt Whiles (University of Southern Illinois),
Ashley Helton (Duke U.), and Jay Jones, Tamara Harms (Univ. Alaska).
Qualifications: The candidate must have a Ph.D. in ecology, aquatic
science, or hydrology. The preferred candidate will have experience
with GIS and/or process-based environmental modeling. Travel to visit
each of the field sites once is expected. The ability and desire to
collaborate with field researchers and other modelers is essential in
order to integrate multiple field and modeling activities. The post
doc will also interact with personnel at the National Ecological
Observatory Network (NEON).
Duration and Start Date: Initial appointment is for 1 year, and may
be renewed for a total of 3 years depending upon satisfactory
performance. Anticipated start date is April 2012, but start date is
negotiable.
To Apply: Send a letter of application, statement of research
interests, curriculum vitae, up to three relevant reprints, and have
three recommendations sent separately (electronic versions of all
materials are required) to [email protected] with “SCALER Postdoc”
in the subject line. For more information concerning the nature of
this position, contact Dr. Wil Wollheim ([email protected] or
603-862-0812).
Deadline: Review of applications will commence 1 January 2011 and
continue until the position is filled.
