Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Stream Ecology Candidates are invited to apply for a postdoctoral scholar position in stream ecology at North Carolina State University (NCSU). The postdoctoral scholar will have the opportunity to work on a project studying the causes and consequences of Didymosphenia geminata blooms in rivers with Dr. Brad Taylor. The position will require conducting fieldwork in the mountains of western North Carolina and/or at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in western Colorado. Experience in one or more of the following areas is desired: nutrient cycling, organic matter dynamics, food webs, disease ecology, ecohydrology, biogeochemistry, algal-nutrient interactions, or modeling. The postdoctoral scholar will have opportunities to interact with a vibrant group of ecologists at NCSU (http://appliedecology.cals.ncsu.edu/), other institutions in the Research Triangle, and the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (www.rmbl.org).
The position is for one year with the possibility for up to two more years. Review of applications will begin on 1 March 2016 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The target start date is flexible but preferably 1 May 2016. Applicants: Apply at http://jobs.ncsu.edu. Under keywords enter “PG150323PD”. A complete CV, contact information for 3-4 references, and a two-page statement of research and career interests. Position will remain open until filled; applicant review will begin 1 March 2016. North Carolina State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
