The Gedan Lab at The George Washington University is recruiting a postdoctoral scientist in tidal wetland ecology to begin in Summer 2017.
The focus of the lab is on tidal marsh plant community ecology. We welcome conservation relevant research. The lab integrates field experiments, greenhouse work, spatial data, and environmental monitoring. Our current focus is on the ecological response of tidal marsh plant communities to sea level rise. We are interested in marsh migration and the conversion of natural and human-dominated uplands, as well as the novel ecosystems and interactions occurring in transitioning coastal areas. Established field sites are in the estuaries and coastal bays of the Mid-Atlantic. Funding is available for 2 years with a competitive salary and benefits package. Conference travel and travel to field sites will also be supported. The Biological Sciences Department at GWU has a vibrant community and strength in ecology and evolutionary biology. The lab is located in a newly constructed interdisciplinary science building in downtown Washington, DC, across the street from the Foggy Bottom Metro station and blocks away from the Smithsonian National History Museum, as well as many other institutions and NGOs that provide opportunities for research collaboration and outreach. To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to apply, go to: http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/40772. In your application, please include a cover letter, CV, brief research statement, and a list of references. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
