Post-doctoral Associate in Biogeochemistry/Microbial Ecology I am seeking a post-doctoral associate in biogeochemistry/microbial ecology with interests in aquatic ecology, ecosystems ecology, or related fields. The position is renewable annually based on performance for up to four years. The position pays $40,000 year plus full benefits and preferably will be filled by an individual that can start within the next three months. The post-doc will conduct research on denitrification in ephemeral aquatic environments using stable isotopes (MIMS) while examining the bacterial community using molecular methods and also develop their own research projects on topics of mutual interest. General research topics in my laboratory include-bacterial-fungal interactions, C and N cycling, algal-bacterial interactions, biofilms, urban ecology, and human impacts on streams. I will provide assistance in development of professional skills in areas such as grantsmanship, mentoring, presentations, communication with private and public stakeholders, etc. The post-doc will have access to a variety of instruments, university owned field sites, collaborations with private and public partners, and a network of university researchers from a variety of disciplines who study topics related to ecology, water, urban design, etc. If you are interested, please send me an e mail ([email protected]) describing your research interests and experiences along with your CV plus the names and contact information for at least 3 references. Below I have included some information about Kent State and my department. Laura Leff Professor, Chair Department of Biological Sciences Kent State University _________________ Kent State University (www.kent.edu), the second largest university in Ohio, is a state-supported, doctoral degree granting institution ranked as 'high research' by the Carnegie Foundation. Kent State eight campus system has a total enrollment of nearly 42,000 students. The Kent campus population consists of 22,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students and includes individuals from all 50 states and over 100 countries. The city of Kent combines the eclectic atmosphere of a small midwest college town with easy access to major metropolitan centers, including Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, and Pittsburgh.
The Department of Biological Sciences (www.kent.edu/biology) is the largest in the College of Arts and Sciences, with over 80 MS and PhD students, approx. 1100 undergraduate majors, and 41 faculty on the Kent campus. Facilities and resources include shared biogeochemical analysis instrument labs, an interdisciplinary Center for Ecology and Resource Sustainability (CENRS), and 18 managed natural areas available for research activities. The Department has formal affiliations or active collaborations with non-academic organizations across northeast Ohio, including: the Holden Arboretum, the Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and the Nature Conservancy of Ohio. International opportunities for teaching, training, and research are supported by membership in the Organization for Tropical Studies, and a formal agreement with the University of Costa Rica as well as via Kent State's facility in Florence, Italy. Kent State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
