The Aquatic Ecosystem Ecology lab at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln seeks qualified applications for a postdoctoral position focused on aquatic biogeochemistry. This is a non-tenure leading post-doctoral research associate position established for a period of one year with Dr. Amy Burgin at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Continuation of this position beyond one year is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and satisfactory accomplishment of assigned duties, up to a maximum of three years.
*Responsibilities:* This position will support field and laboratory research in support of two projects focused on the importance of biogeochemical time lags for ecosystem restoration. The first project centers on Nebraska’s highly endangered saline wetland ecosystems, wherein research aims to better inform landscape managers as to the interactions between soil chemistry, saline groundwater and plant community dynamics and how those affect restoration efforts. The focus of the second project is to understand the biogeochemical lag times in phosphorus cycling in restored reservoirs. Opportunities will be provided for developing independent projects related to the broader topics under investigation for the grant support. *Qualifications:* Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biology, ecology, marine science or a relevant field. Applicants must also have a driver’s license and experience with boats. Strong preference will be given to candidates with evidence of: 1) laboratory and field experience in either freshwater or coastal biogeochemistry, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in both types of systems, 2) excellent communication skills, as indicated by publications and presentations, 3) prior collaborative experience and willingness to work as a member of a team, and 4) evidence of ability to manage and coordinate undergraduate or graduate students as part of previous projects. *Desired Skills: * Experience with Microsoft Access, Matlab, R-statistical software is an asset, but not a requirement of the position. Additionally, experience working in both freshwater and marine ecosystems is an asset, but not a requirement. Working knowledge of methodologies for measuring trace gas fluxes, gas chromatography, and soil or water chemistry, experience manipulating and analyzing large datasets, and familiarity with modeling and/or remote sensing skills. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Amy Burgin ( aburgin2<@>unl<.>edu <[email protected]>). To apply for this position, go to the UNL Employment web site: http://employment.unl.edu. Search for requisition number F_130234. Click on “Apply to this job” and attach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names and complete contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin January 3, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Target start date is March 1, 2014, but is negotiable. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. All hires are subject to final budgetary approval. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Amy Burgin, Ph.D. Assistant Professor School of Natural Resources University of Nebraska 412 Hardin Hall 3310 Holdrege Ave. Lincoln, NE 68583-0974 http://burginlab.weebly.com/index.html office: (402) 472 - 3491 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
