Postdoctoral Research Associate in floodplain landscape ecology: modeling tradeoffs between aquatic/riparian habitats and hydropower production in the Lower Mekong Basin (southeast Asia)
University of Nevada, Reno and Utah State University We seek applicants with expertise in at least one of the following: water resources modeling, aquatic/riparian landscape ecology, or land cover/land use change – with an interest in quantitative interdisciplinary research and a willingness to learn new skills, as needed. This 2-year position is offered jointly by Peter Weisberg (University of Nevada, Reno) and Sarah Null (Utah State), with flexibility for the post-doc to base in Reno, NV or Logan, UT. Extension of the position for a 3rd year is possible. The successful candidate will work with an international team of interdisciplinary scientists on the US AID-funded Wonders of the Mekong Project, under the auspices of UNR’s Global Water Center (https://www.unr.edu/water-center). For more information, please visit the following web-page: https://naes.unr.edu/weisberg/wp-content/uploads/Mekong_Postdoc_7-17-17.pdf How to Apply: Please submit the following materials to Dr. Peter Weisberg (pweisb...@cabnr.unr.edu) and Dr. Sarah Null (sarah.n...@usu.edu): cover letter, CV, 2 pg. statement on previous research, professional goals and how your skills will be applied, contact information for three references. Position is open until filled. Peter J. Weisberg Professor Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science University of Nevada, Reno Reno, Nevada 89557 USA pweisb...@cabnr.unr.edu https://naes.unr.edu/weisberg/
