Riparian Vegetation Post-doctoral Position, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, Flagstaff, Arizona
Identifying trends in riparian and marsh vegetation downstream from Glen Canyon Dam and making linkages between vegetation response and changes in river channel dynamics. Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center is seeking a highly motivated, senior post-doctoral researcher for a project involving establishing linkages between vegetation changes and changes in associated physical and cultural resources as a result of river regulation. The interdisciplinary nature of this project favors a candidate with a strong analytic background and familiarity with hydrologic principles and has a Ph.D. in ecology, plant ecology, botany, forestry or related field. The successful candidate is capable of conceiving, formulating, and conducting research pertinent to the proposed research. The researcher has experience working independently and as a full member of a research team and must have a demonstrated ability to plan and execute research tasks by clearly defining problems, developing and executing research plans, and has a proven record of publications in peer-reviewed journals. The position has an initial 2-year appointment that can be extended depending on the progress, interest and career goals of the candidate. This appointment is limited to U.S. Citizens. For more information, contact Barbara Ralston (brals...@usgs.gov). This is a re-advertisement of a previous announcement. Review of applicants will begin on July 10 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Preferable start date is September 1, 2013. How to Apply: Interested candidates should send letter of interest, C.V, unofficial transcripts and contact information to Scott Vanderkooi (svanderk...@usgs.gov) and Barbara Ralston (brals...@usgs.gov).
