**ANTICIPATED POSITIONS** POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCIENTISTS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES PH.D. PROGRAM COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES BALL STATE UNIVERSITY MUNCIE, INDIANA
Two professional contract positions will be available Fall 2013 with review of applicants in Spring 2013. Responsibilities: conduct interdisciplinary environmental research associated with the Environmental Sciences Ph.D. Program; provide support with field and laboratory activities; develop manuscripts for publication; present research at local and national scientific venues; participate in activities of the Environmental Sciences Ph.D. program. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in chemistry, geology, biology, environmental sciences, or a related scientific field; experience in environmental research. Preferred qualification: presentation and publication of previous research. Specific research interests of core faculty include, but are not limited to: - Community ecology of stream organisms - Physical organic chemistry/analytical chemistry with a focus on the reactivity and selectivity of reactive oxygen species toward persistent environmental contaminants - Isolation and chemical characterization of dissolved organic matter in fresh and saline natural waters - Hydrogeology with a focus on water-rock interactions and ground-source geothermal systems - Low temperature geochemistry, groundwater tracing, stable isotopes, and geophysics with a focus on groundwater/surface-water interaction and karst aquifers - Aquatic biogeochemistry with a focus on transport and effects of agricultural and urban contaminants in freshwaters Candidate research is expected to integrate across multiple disciplines and involve laboratory and field studies. The highly collaborative environment provides a unique opportunity for postdoctoral fellows to interact with scientists from various fields. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact faculty within the PhD Environmental Sciences program for additional information. Faculty profiles and program information can be found at: http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CollegesandDepartments/EnvironmentalScience/Fa cultyStaff.aspx
