MSP-LTER Post-doc in urban aquatic ecotoxicology
Overview:
The Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) Urban Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) project is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to join our research team. This post doc will lead a project investigating how urban contaminants (especially heavy metals, microplastics) move through urban watersheds, with a focus on dynamics of stormwater ponds and rain gardens, and how certain interventions may mitigate pollutant risk to humans and urban wildlife. The postdoc will engage with multiple collaborating labs studying urban stormwater, biogeochemistry, soil metal contamination, and urban pollinator habitat. The position will present opportunities for collaborations within the MSP LTER, as well for engaging with community partners and the LTER network. Start time of the position is somewhat flexible, as early as spring 2023, and as late as fall 2023, with funding through June 2025 (or two years, whichever comes first) through the Minnesota Futures program.
New applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, but applications before January 31st 2023 are encouraged to ensure full consideration. To apply, submit a CV, statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ job opening ID 353065. For more information, please contact Emilie Snell-Rood ([email protected])
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, or related fields
- Experience with aquatic systems
- Ability to work independently, and effectively work with a large team
- Ability to lead teams of students in field and experimental work
- Commitment to broad engagement with the LTER, external partners and the public
Preferred Qualifications include one or more of the following:
- Experience in urban ecology or anthropogenic change
- Experience with ecotoxicology, heavy metals, or anthropogenic chemical stressors
- Some proficiency with GIS
Duties:
- 25% Designing and conducting field surveys of urban ponds and rain gardens
- 25% Overseeing experimental research on metal mitigation measures
- 20% Sample processing, data analysis
- 15% Manuscript writing
- 10% Coordinate and participate in LTER meetings, interacting with community partners
- 5% Professional development
Post doc in urban aquatic ecology and land water interactions for the MSP LTER
The Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) Urban Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) project, funded by the National Science Foundation, is seeking a post-doctoral scientist to join our research team. MSP LTER has a broad focus on understanding how urban nature interacts with human activities and infrastructure in influencing dynamics of urban aquatic systems. We seek an individual to join the MSP-LTER team in research to understand how urbanization, climate and management interact to influence aquatic ecosystem dynamics, water quality and human interactions with lakes and streams in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Specific research areas and projects will depend on alignment of the postdoc’s professional interests and expertise with LTER research. Examples include but are not limited to a) investigation of management, urbanization, and climate drivers of long term change in water quality, b) understanding influences of aquatic and terrestrial vegetation on aquatic element cycles, c) exploration of management and novel chemical or biological drivers of biogeochemical cycles in urban watersheds, and d) research to understand ecosystem services and disservices provided by lakes, ponds and wetlands under varied policy, management, and climate conditions.
The post doc will lead a combination of data synthesis and new research to advance understanding of urban lake and watershed responses to changing in climate, management and configuration of green and grey infrastructure in cities. The Twin Cities is home to thousands of lakes, ponds, and watersheds, and has a rich history of water-quality monitoring data collection and water management, so there are ample opportunities for comparative work. The position also will present opportunities for collaborations within the MSP LTER, as well for engaging with community partners and the wider LTER network. Up to two years of funding is available.
Duties
50% lead lake and watershed water quality data analyses and manuscript preparation
25% develop and implement new data collections
5% work with the LTER Information Manager and GIS Specialist on database construction
and management
20% coordinate and participate in LTER activities including partner engagement
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
● PhD in aquatic ecology, limnology, hydrology, or related fields
● Experience with synthesis and analysis of large water quality datasets
● Ability to work independently, and effectively work with a large team
● Commitment to broad engagement with the LTER, external partners and the public
Preferred Qualifications include one or more of the following:
● Experience with urban watershed, or lake systems models
● Experience with limnological or aquatic field methods
● Experience with urban ecology or watershed biogeochemical processes
● Strong writing skills
● Proficiency with GIS
To apply:
- Visit https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs
- Click on the tab in the center of the page under "We are hiring!" that corresponds to your situation/status
- Search Job ID 352692