A short-term postdoctoral position in aquatic and wetland biogeochemistry is available in the Soil and Water Science Department at the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL) under the supervision of Dr. Patrick Inglett.
The postdoc will manage two projects including 1) a project assessing enzyme expression and microbial activities in a constructed wetland, and 2) an assessment of sediment denitrification, nitrogen fixation, and nutrient flux in an estuary. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with fluorescent enzyme approaches, microbial biomass and respiration measurements, N isotope techniques, dissolved gas analysis, and sediment core studies. Candidates should have field experience including boats and wetland environments. The strongest candidates will also have excellent English communication skills and a demonstrated ability to publish. Duration: 1 year, with an additional year pending performance and funding. Salary: $35,000-45,000 depending on qualifications Start Date: No later than August 1, 2016. Application: Interested candidates should send a detailed CV, a narrative describing their interests and fit for the position, and a list of three references to [email protected] (include BGCHEM POSTDOC in the subject field). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
