*Postdoctoral Research Fellow Opportunity* The University of Michigan Water Center seeks a motivated postdoctoral research fellow to study long-term trends in water quality parameters in the Great Lakes as influenced by stressors, i.e., climate change, non-indigenous species, phosphorus load reductions, etc.
The fellow will be actively working with a team of senior Great Lakes scientists at the Water Center including Don Scavia<http://graham.umich.edu/users/scavia> , Gary Fahnenstiel <http://graham.umich.edu/users/fahnenst>, Tom Nalepa<http://graham.umich.edu/users/nalepa>, and Dave Schwab <http://graham.umich.edu/users/djschwab>. The opportunity to work in this team setting is a unique and critical element of this position. Applications will be accepted immediately and the position will remain open until filled. The appointment is for one (1) year with the possibility of renewal for subsequent years based on performance. *Qualifications:* Applicants should have a PhD in ecology, limnology, or oceanography with an interest in applying new statistical and modeling approaches to the study of water quality problems in the Great Lakes. Applicants must have strong quantitative skills (i.e., statistics and modeling) and be able to work as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team. Previous experience with satellite remote sensing analysis is desirable. Candidates must have received their PhD within the past 5 years. *Application Details:* To apply, please submit a personal statement describing research interests and experience (limit 2 pages), CV, and the names and contact information for three references to Don Scavia at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted immediately and the position will remain open until filled. For more information about the position or application process, please email Don Scavia at [email protected]. *The Water Center is part of the University of Michigan's Graham Sustainability Institute. It is supported by funds from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation and the University of Michigan. Learn more at graham.umich.edu/water <http://graham.umich.edu/water>. *-- Maeghan Brass Restoration Specialist University of Michigan Water Center <http://graham.umich.edu/water> Graham Sustainability Institute <http://graham.umich.edu/> Phone: 734.763.0727 [email protected]
