Agency

Lewis and Clark Community College

Location

Alton, IL

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Start Date

04/17/2023

Last Date to Apply

03/31/2023

Website

https://jobs.lc.edu/

Description

Interested applicants must apply online at https://jobs.lc.edu/ This postdoctoral position will focus on biogeochemical processes controlling the fate of nutrients in the Mississippi River watershed. The Mississippi River and its tributaries function as a conduit for the transport of water, sediment, nutrients, and other anthropogenic substances through a floodplain network of streams, rivers, reservoirs, and wetlands, to the ultimate destination in the Gulf of Mexico. The postdoc will work with existing datasets from previous water and sediment sampling excursions on the Mississippi River and its tributaries as well as laboratory studies related to the adsorption/desorption of nutrients from lakebed and riverine sediment. The candidate will identify gaps in existing datasets and conduct field sampling excursions and laboratory studies to complete or strengthen current datasets. The candidate will design new scientific studies that further our understanding of how climate change will affect nutrient transformations and transport through various components of watersheds including main channel, backwaters, tributaries and reservoirs.

Qualifications

The ideal applicant for this position will have strong quantitative skills, including mathematical, computational, and statistical modelling experience. Candidates should have coursework in geoscience, hydrology, soil science, and chemistry. Laboratory experience is highly desired. The successful candidate will have a compelling publication record (commensurate with experience), strong interests in developing independent research questions (within the scope of the project), the ability to work independently and in larger groups, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position is renewable annually for a duration of up to two years, with the second year dependent on satisfactory performance in the first year. Additional funding may become available after two years, with applicants helping to secure such funds. Specific skills required include: A Ph.D. in Geoscience, Hydrology, Soil Science, or related discipline is required by the start date. Strong quantitative skills, including mathematical, computational, and statistical modelling experience. Laboratory experience, especially with methods for the determination of nutrient and trace metal concentrations in environmental samples. Experience with geospatial data analysis and modelling. A basic understanding of hydrology and hydraulics. Excellent publication record (commensurate with experience). Strong interest in developing one’s own research questions (within the scope of the position). The ability to work independently and in larger groups. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Limited sample collections may take place by boat on the river or on land in remote areas when necessary Availability for early/late or weekend work.

Contact Person

Laura Fallin

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