REPOST: The Duke University River Center is seeking a post-doctoral scholar to help understand the responses of stream ecosystem metabolism to hydrologic regime. This position is supported by major new funding from the National Science Foundation's Macrosystems Biology program. The post-doctoral scholar will lead the development and testing of a simple process-based model of metabolic responses to disturbance regime, with the ultimate goal of projecting potential consequences of future climate and land use change. This modelling work will be supported by both intensive and extensive empirical measurement of stream metabolism within the southeast and across the United States. The successful applicant will work with PIs Emily Bernhardt, Brian McGlynn, and Jim Heffernan, as well as Dr. Ashley Helton (UConn) and other colleagues at partner universities and the US Geological Survey. The post-doc will have ample opportunity to establish additional lines of investigation that extend beyond the scope of our initial questions.
Candidates should have a degree in ecology, hydrology, or related environmental and engineering sciences; experience with the development of process-based biogeochemical or ecohydrologic models; and demonstrated success in scholarly publication. Previous experience in collaborative projects at the interface of ecological and hydrologic sciences will be viewed positively. The position could begin as early as January 2016, but can be flexible depending on the successful candidate's schedule. Review of applications will begin October 15th, but will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Duke University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and other persons from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. To apply, submit cover letter, a current CV, a list of 3 references, and up to 3 representative publications to [email protected]. http://www.dukerivercenter.org/postdoc-in-modelling-of-stream-ecosystem- metabolism.html
