Terrestrial Ecosystems Exposure Analyst http://www.epa.gov/nerl/postdoc/postdoc_positions.html#io5
Location: Athens, Georgia, in collaboration with EPA Office of Research and Development Labs in Cincinnati, OH and Las Vegas, NV The researcher will develop, analyze, and apply terrestrial ecological exposure models for chemicals, primarily pesticides, and a framework for integrating exposures with ecological effects. Integrated modeling is needed to address ecological problem statements for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention and the Ecosystem Services Research Program. The application of parameter estimation, sensitivity/uncertainty analysis, model selection, and spatial techniques to support comprehensive ecosystem assessment and chemical regulation is emphasized. FULL FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS -Salary range of $68,809 - $92,890 -Full three-year appointments -Paid relocation to EPA duty location -Vacation and sick leave -Federal health benefits, life insurance, and retirement program -Travel to professional and scientific meetings -Flexible start date beginning in March and preferred by September 2011 How to apply (current application window closes December 3, 2010): http://www.epa.gov/nerl/postdoc/postdoc.html Other post-doc opportunities of interest within the EPA National Exposure Research Laboratory: http://www.epa.gov/nerl/postdoc/postdoc_positions.html