Position Announcements
3 post doctoral position estuarine ecology
Three Post-doctoral positions at LSU
Three Post-doctoral positions at LSU
The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences,
Louisiana State University, anticipates hiring three
postdoctoral employees. The three positions are supported
by a 3 year grant to study the Deepwater Horizon oil spill:
Stable Isotope Ecological Chemist - position #036588
Plant Ecologist - position #036589
Field Ecologist - position #036590
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Stable Isotope Ecological Chemist - position #036588
The successful candidate will provide the expertise and labor
to conduct field observations and laboratory studies, critical
reading of research literature, and writing up results
regarding an examination of stressors on wetland
ecosystems. The employee must be able to work
independently. Supervision of one Research Associate is
anticipated. Previous experience with using mass
spectrometers, and interpreting stable isotope data for food
web studies.
Plant Ecologist – position #036589
The successful candidate will provide the expertise and labor
to conduct field observations and laboratory studies, critical
reading of research literature, and writing up results
regarding an examination of stressors on wetland
ecosystems. The employee must be able to work
independently. Experience with small boats, statistics, self-
contained photosynthetic field instrumentation, and data
management are necessary.
Field Ecologist - position #036590
The successful candidate will provide the expertise and labor
to conduct field observations and laboratory studies, critical
reading of research literature, and writing up results
regarding an examination of stressors on wetland
ecosystems. The employee must be able to work
independently. Approximately 50% of the applicant’s time is
involved in managing the project for the group’s benefit,
including budgets, field excursions, reports and meetings.
The minimum requirements are: Ph.D. in a field related to
environmental sciences. Applicants must be capable of
fieldwork in difficult working conditions. Ability to interact
with the public, academics, students, and agency personnel.
Experience giving science talks and at least 2 peer-reviewed
science publications. Experience with small boats, statistics,
and data management are necessary. The salary for each
position is $45,000 per annum, and the appointment is for
100% time. The starting date is contingent upon finding a
suitable applicant. The appointment is reviewed annually,
with anticipated funding through 30 August 2014.
An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-
employment background check. The anticipated start date is
after 1 March 2012. Application reviews start February 15,
2012 and continue until a candidate is selected. Apply online
at:
https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/fra
meset/Frameset.jsp?time=1327172105384, positions
#036588, 036589, and 036590.
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