The National Research Council of the National Academies is accepting
applications for a postdoctoral research award tenable at the US
Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development,
National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Cincinnati, OH. Duration
of award is one year, possibly renewable for up to three years maximum.
Award includes a competitive stipend, relocation, professional travel,
and health insurance.
The postdoctoral research associate will conduct research related to
ecological and environmental sustainability along with other researchers
in the Sustainable Environments Branch (SEB). SEB uses a
multidisciplinary approach, which employs ecologists, economists,
engineers, environmental scientists, geographers, and physical
scientists, to address sustainability issues in both watershed
management and regional environmental management.
This research opportunity focuses on land use in urban systems with an
emphasis on green infrastructure and stormwater management. It will
require collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data in order to assess
management decisions of communities as they attempt to manage stormwater
using various GI options. The overall objective is to identify, test,
and demonstrate ecological benefits and services provided by GI and that
relate to sustainability of communities in urban areas. Ideally, the
researcher will be an ecologist with a focus on urban ecology and the
spatial/temporal aspects relevant to urban green space.
Prospective applicants should visit the NRC Web site at
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/RAP/PGA_046584x, click on “Search
for Research Opportunities,” key in “Hopton” and press the “Click to
Search” button. The opportunity is titled “Estimating Ecological
Benefits from Green Infrastructure in Urban Systems.” Inquires about the
opportunity should be directed to Dr. Matt Hopton at 513-569-7718 or
[email protected]. Applicants should begin a dialog with Dr. Hopton
as early as possible, before their anticipated application deadline.
Applications must be submitted online directly to the NRC. CVs will not
be accepted in lieu of online applications. Check web site for
availability of online applications and note the application deadlines.
Questions about the application process can be directed to the NRC at
202-334-2760 (tel) or [email protected].
