Hello: We have a few opportunities for Post-docs to work at Florida International University in Miami FL. Could you please post the attached advertisement to the ECOLOG Listserv?
Thank You for your assistance. Sincerely, Len Scinto Leonard J. Scinto, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Earth and Environment and Southeast Environmental Research Center. AHC5-368 Florida International University 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami FL 33199 Office: 305-348-1965 Fax: 305-348-4096 scin...@fiu.edu<mailto:scin...@fiu.edu> POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN ANALYTICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY, AQUATIC CHEMISTRY AND GRADUATE EDUCATION (CREST - CAChE) Florida International University's Southeast Environmental Research Center (SERC) is seeking to fill two post-doctoral researcher positions in the area of analytical environmental chemistry, aquatic chemistry and/or biogeochemistry. The primary objective of the post-doctoral researchers will be to oversee the operations of the CREST-Center for Aquatic Chemistry and Environment (CAChE) analytical facility, supervise the technical staff conducting routine analysis, develop new analytical methods and contribute to the training of graduate and undergraduate students in traditional and novel analytical techniques for environmental applications. The appointment is for one year but renewable based on performance and grant funds availability. The NSF-funded CREST program at Florida International University, the Center for Aquatic Chemistry and Environment (CAChE) promotes interdisciplinary research among faculty from multiple departments, such as Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environment, Public Health, and Computer Sciences. The research focus of CREST CAChE is to address the sources, transport, transformation and ecosystem responses to contaminants, excess nutrients, pollutants and other natural stressors, under changing land-use and environmental conditions. The proposed work will be performed across three landscape transects which are characteristic of the interwoven systems of South Florida: natural, agricultural, and human/urban. CREST CAChE will specifically research the Subprojects listed below. * Advanced sensing of environmental exposure to anthropogenic contaminants, excess nutrients, pollutants and other natural stressors * Quantifying fate and transport of contaminants across three landscape/system transects * Data analytics, interpretation and visualization to assess the effects on South Florida's aquatic ecosystems and convey findings to policy- and decision-makers * Discipline based education research. The CREST CAChE analytical facility conducts a number of traditional chemical analysis under NELAC accreditation including nutrients, bulk chemical composition (C, N, P), total and dissolved organic carbon, and pigments. Enhanced instrumentation is in place or being installed for the development of additional capabilities in support of research and education (Ion chromatography, Liquid chromatography (PDA), Fluorescence Spectroscopy, ICP/MS, microscopy GC/MS and LC/MS). The post-doctoral associates will lead method development, implementation, training and data analysis and reporting for new techniques required in support of the research program and newly created center. Workload for this position may require travel between FIU campuses and across the South Florida landscape including the Greater Everglades Ecosystem. The department of Chemistry and Biochemistry also operates the Advanced Mass Spectrometry Facility (ms.fiu.edu<file:///C:\Users\gardinal\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word\ms.fiu.edu>) and collaborative work among the CREST Cache participants, the post-doctoral researcher and the facility is expected. To apply, please send a cover letter, CV and the names of three references to gardi...@fiu.edu<mailto:gardi...@fiu.edu>. For more information, please email Dr. Piero Gardinali at gardi...@fiu.edu<mailto:gardi...@fiu.edu>. Salary range $47,000 - 50,000. Starting date October 1st, 2016. FIU is a Carnegie engaged public research university, classified as R1 highest research activity, and offers more than 180 bachelors, masters and doctoral programs. FIU is the largest majority minority RI institution in the US, with a student population of over 50,000. FIU is a vibrant, student-centered public research university, ideally located in Miami, that is worlds ahead in its commitment to learning, research, entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity so that our graduates are prepared to succeed in a global market. CREST CAChE is a joint venture between FIU's Institute for Water and environment<file:///C:\Users\gardinal\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word\inwe.fiu.edu> (InWE.fiu.edu) and the STEM Transformation Institute<file:///C:\Users\gardinal\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word\stem.fiu.edu> (STEM.fiu.edu).
