POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH VALUING EARTH'S LARGEST LAKES
LARGE LAKES OBSERVATORY, U. MINNESOTA DULUTH, IN COOPERATION WITH THE INSTITUTE ON THE ENVIRONMENT, U. MINNESOTA TWIN CITIES AND THE NATURAL CAPITAL PROJECT Earth's ~20 largest lakes are scattered across the planet and they contain huge quantities of valuable freshwater. There have been only scattered attempts to assess the value that humans derive from them. We are seeking an individual with experience in ecosystem services to work with us to assess the value and services of these unique ecosystems. The individual will be based at the Large Lakes Observatory in Duluth, Minnesota and they will also interact closely with the Natural Capital project and others on the U. Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Full-time support is available for one year with continuation dependent on further funding. Essential qualifications include PhD in ecology, natural resources, economics or allied field along with formal training in the subject of ecosystem services and experience writing for peer-reviewed publication. (Search reopened.) To apply, visit http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/ and search for Job Requisition 301046 in Keywords (set "Jobs Posted Within" to "Anytime"). For additional information, contact Robert Sterner ([email protected]).
