A Postdoctoral or Senior Research Opportunity is available to investigate the ef the effects of restoration on river floodplain biogeochemistry, water qualit quality, and/or ecosystem function.
Proposals should focus on floodplain ecosystem ecology, nutrient (N, C, and or P or P) biogeochemistry in water and/or soil using modern ecological tech techniques. The research approach may include lab experiments, field stud studies, and literature review to produce peer reviewed publications. Expertise desired includes knowledge of (1) river floodplain ecology and bi biogeochemistry; (2) dissolved nutrients especially C, N, and P; and (3) ec ecosystem ecology. Experience with stable isotopes, water chemistry data, st statistics, geographic information systems, and experimental design will be be beneficial. This applicant is encouraged to develop novel research qu questions to produce peer reviewed publications. The Associate will work with Principal Investigator Dr. Ken Forshay of US EPA, Office of Research and Development, Groundwater and Ecosystem Restoration Division, at the Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Center in Ada, OK. This position includes opportunities to interact with EPA scientists and scientists at various institutions and scientific meetings. Fi Field research may take place at established and tbd locations across the co country with travel to field locations. Our group has ongoing projects that include restoration, levee setback, and in indirect discharge, as well as sites that represent the likely scenario of water and floodwater management across the nation. We have a full analytical laboratory and support for analyses. This opportunity allows flexibility in the scientific research and questions. The Associate will support production of policy relevant peer reviewed publications that may include (1) an evaluation of indirect discharge of effluent in floodplains on nutrient dynamics and/or (2) a management guide based on ecosystem ecology and biogeochemical principles for river and floodplain management. Research areas can include the effects of levee setback, effluent discharge, discharge, or restoration on water quality or biogeochemical processes. The proposals s proposals should include the generation of new field data and use of existing li existing literature to provide insight on nutrients, temperature, or changes to changes to the biogeochemical processing (e.g., denitrification, nitrificati nitrification, primary production, and respiration) in floodplain systems to be used by permit writers, policy makers, an makers, and managers in their efforts to enhance resilience and sustainabi sustainability. The applicants are encouraged to contact Ken Forshay discuss po discuss possible research proposal topics before the proposal deadline. See website for program details and instructions on application http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/rap/ Opportunity: AC.03.05.B8222 or 22.03.05.B8222 Deadline Feb 1. or Contact [email protected] http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunity.aspx?La LabCode=22&ROPCD=220305&RONum=B8222 http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunity.aspx? LabCode=AC&ROPCD=AC0305&RONum=B8222
