Population Modeler, Post-Doctoral Opportunity U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Cincinnati, OH
A unique Post-doctoral research opportunity is available to work with national EPA research laboratories to improve the science of ecological risk assessment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking qualified applicants for a population modeling position located in the National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL), Ecological Exposure Research Division (EERD), Cincinnati, OH (http://www.epa.gov/eerd). The population modeler will develop methods that integrate multiple layers of spatial information including GIS data and data describing population dynamics into spatially explicit models of population vulnerability and ecological condition. This individual will directly contribute to ongoing projects in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem risk assessment, in addition to exploring new research opportunities. The appointment is for 3 years. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants are expected to have good statistical skills and experience building spatially explicit models. Desirable applicants will have a doctoral degree in the areas of statistics, population biology, landscape ecology or related science disciplines. HOW TO APPLY: Application instructions are posted on NERLs job website at: http://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_Lab.cfm?Lab=NERL For additional details about this position, follow link to 'Current NERL Opportunities'; position EERD-06-30-11-100. CLOSING DATE: August 11, 2011 ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION: For additional information, please contact Ms. Dorothy Carr at (800) 433- 9633 or ordpostdoca...@epa.gov The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
