Postdoctoral Position at Florida International University, Miami, FL: International Water Studies
Desired start date: Fall 2014 Duration: 1 year, renewable Salary: $45,000/year plus benefits (health insurance, retirement plan, etc.) Location: School of Environment, Arts & Society, Florida International University (FIU), Miami, FL, USA. This position will also include extended travel to East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya) and possibly other international locations. Position Description: We seek an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to collaborate with a team of scientists and professionals working to improve water resources management in East Africa. FIU scientists have been providing technical support for improving water security through integrated water resources management for rivers worldwide for decades, and in the Great Lakes Region of East Africa since 2005. To date, these efforts include full--‐scale environmental water allocation recommendations for three East African rivers—the Mara River in the Lake Victoria Basin, and the Wami and Ruvu Rivers in Tanzania. Additionally, FIU scientists have facilitated courses in Tanzania on topics related to water security, like Methods for Environmental Water Allocations and GIS for Water Resources Management, among others. These efforts have been realized in strong collaboration with the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC), the Tanzanian Ministry of Water, and Tanzanian National Parks (TANAPA), and with scientists from the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Sokoine University of Agriculture in Morogoro (SUA), and the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology in Arusha (NM--‐AIST). The postdoc will be based with the International Research Programs office of FIU’s School of Environment, Arts and Society (SEAS), and will work with faculty and other postdocs in the Southeastern Environmental Research Center (SERC) and collaborators in East Africa. The primary role of the postdoc will be to participate in studies to improve scientific understanding of flow – ecology relationships for biota in East African wetland, estuary, and freshwater environments. The postdoc will help provide leadership to teams of US and East African researchers during multiple field campaigns, and will assist with the establishment and maintenance of a network of low--‐cost sensors for monitoring water quality and quantity in East African rivers. The postdoc will be responsible for systematizing, managing, and maintaining all data and information associated with FIU--‐led water resources management projects in East Africa. Additionally, the postdoc will be expected to prepare manuscripts for publication in peer--‐ reviewed journals, technical reports for East African government collaborators, and short communications for diverse audiences. Requirements: A PhD in an ecologically related discipline is required. Previous international experience is not required, but is preferable. Excellent oral and written communication skills (in English), adaptability, and experience managing complex datasets are essential. Experience with previous research on flow--‐ ecology relationships, environmental flow assessment, or ecology of tropical freshwaters is preferred. Applicants must have a proven ability to interface well and work constructively with diverse collaborators. To apply: Please send a single PDF containing (1) a cover letter describing your fit for this position, past accomplishments, and career goals, (2) a CV, including a list of three professional references with contact information, and (3) representative publications to Dr. Elizabeth Anderson ([email protected]). Please use the subject matter: International Water postdoc + your last name in your email. Review of applications will begin September 22, 2014. Position is open until filled. We thank you in advance for your application and please expect a contact only if selected for an interview.
