Water Quality Modeling Postdoc Position
The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Mississippi
State University in cooperation with NOAA is searching for a postdoctoral
research associate to conduct research on coastal water quality dynamics and
modeling in Biscayne Bay, Florida. The position will be housed and advised
at Mississippi State University and also co-advised by the NOAA Atlantic
Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, Florida.
Essential duties and responsibilities: Conduct research on spatially and
temporally variable water quality dynamics and land cover in Biscayne Bay,
Florida, develop situationally appropriate models, write reports and peer
reviewed publications, and other duties assigned by supervisor.
Minimum qualifications: PhD in environmental science, engineering, or
related field
ABD/degree pending: Yes
Preferred qualifications: Experience with coastal watershed processes,
nutrient dynamics, and phytoplankton dynamics
Knowledge, skills and abilities: GIS modeling, water quality modeling,
computer coding, and statistical software.
Working conditions and physical effort: The applicant must have the ability
to perform routine office work and field work in inclement weather in the
summer climate, including long hours and weekends. Extended periods of time
may be spent on-site at Biscayne Bay, Florida.
Instructions for applying: Apply on-line by submitting a cover letter,
resume, copy of your PhD transcript, and list of three references to
http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/497289/postdoctoral-associate-eng.
Feel free to contact Dr. Anna Linhoss ([email protected]) regarding
details about the position.
Period of employment: The position is for one year of employment with the
potential for an extension based on annual funding.
Salary: $55,000/year
