Postdoctoral Associate Position the Isotope Ecology Lab at Louisiana State
University
Job Summary: This position will focus on the analysis of bulk tissue and
compound-specific stable isotope measurements of amino acids to help
understand the ecological effects of multiple stressors and subsequent
restoration practices on the trophic structure and flow of energy through
coastal saltmarsh food webs across a wide range of taxa (e.g. plants,
inverts, fish, birds, etc.). This position will include both laboratory and
field work as part of a large, interdisciplinary consortium of researchers
studying coastal environments in the Northern Gulf of Mexico.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in related field. ABD will be considered but should
have a PhD by start date. A track record of developing and executing
independent, hypothesis-driven research in the lab and field, publishing
associated manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, and contributing to
research proposal submissions. Prior experience processing, analyzing, and
synthesizing bulk tissue and compound-specific stable isotope measurements
of amino acids in plant, animal, soil, and particulate samples will be
given high priority. Experience operating small boats and conducting field
work estuarine systems is also desirable.
Application Instructions and Timeline: The position is available
immediately and will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.
A summer 2018 start date is preferred, but start dates as late as fall 2018
will be considered. Applicants can submit a cover letter, CV, and the
contact information for thee references. This link to the application
portal provides a detailed description of the position and application
process:
https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/LSU---Baton-Rouge/Postdoctoral-
Researcher_R00022008
Contact Dr. Michael Polito ([email protected]) with questions about the
position.
