[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Lake Water Quality Forecasting at Virginia Tech
A new position for a postdoctoral research associate to collaborate with a vibrant, interdisciplinary research team working in freshwater science is available in the Carey Lab at Virginia Tech. This position is part of a recently-funded NSF project that will develop a water quality forecasting system for a drinking water supply reservoir and Global Lakes Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON) site. As part of the project, we are combining high-frequency sensor monitoring, modeling, ecosystem forecasting, and data-intensive analytical approaches from ecology, computer science, engineering, and social science. This project is unique because it combines theory and application: we will be developing new, generalized approaches to forecasting that will be directly applied to managing the drinking water reservoir. We are seeking a creative and quantitative Ph.D. with significant research experience in freshwater science, especially the implementation of sensor networks and modeling. The successful applicant will collaborate with graduate students, post docs, and faculty to address fundamental questions surrounding the effects of changing climate and management on water quality dynamics in lake and reservoir catchments. Research activities will include: deploying a network of diverse sensors in a reservoir and its catchment to feed a data-model fusion system; using hydrodynamic-water quality simulation models to create water quality forecasts; and collaborating with reservoir managers. The successful applicant will have access to new distributed computing resources that have become recently available from GLEON-PRAGMA (Pacific Rim Applications and Grid Middleware Assembly) collaborations. The position will start in the spring semester of 2018. The specific start date is flexible and could begin as soon as January 2018 or as late as May 2018; review of applications will be rolling with a deadline of October 1, 2017. The position is for two years, contingent upon a successful one-year review. Please upload your CV, statement of interest, and contact info for three references here: https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/78848, and don't hesitate to contact me with any questions! Thanks, Cayelan Carey Department of Biological Sciences Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA caye...@vt.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Lake Water Quality Research Technician at Virginia Tech
Lake Water Quality Research Technician at Virginia Tech A new position for a research technician in a vibrant, interdisciplinary research team working in freshwater ecology is available in the Carey Lab at Virginia Tech. This position is part of a recently- funded NSF project that will develop a water quality forecasting system for a drinking water supply reservoir and Global Lakes Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON) site. As part of the project, we are combining high-frequency sensor monitoring, modeling, ecosystem forecasting, and data-intensive analytical approaches from ecology, computer science, and social science. The research technician will be responsible for the following: 1) deploying and maintaining environmental sensors deployed in a local reservoir and its watershed; 2) planning and conducting field and laboratory research; 3) collaborating with an interdisciplinary research team; and 4) assisting with research project logistics, including helping to organize teleconferences, workshops, and outreach activities. Required qualifications include: a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, natural resources/ecology, or related field; experience doing fieldwork and environmental data collection outdoors in a range of conditions; experience deploying and maintaining environmental sensors; excellent organizational and time management skills; the ability to work well independently and as part of a highly collaborative team; must be able to swim, carry 30 pounds (14 kg), and be comfortable working on boats; have excellent verbal and written communication skills; and a valid U.S. driver’s license. Preferred qualifications include: experience doing freshwater science fieldwork and water quality monitoring; experience doing water chemistry labwork; experience analyzing sensor datasets; and programming experience in R or a similar language (e.g., Python, Matlab, C, etc.). The applicant must be able to start by April 2018, and the review of applications will begin on January 16, 2018. Candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter explaining their interest in the position; 2) a CV/resume that details relevant work/research experience; and 3) names and contact information for three references. Please upload your materials to: https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/82115 Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions! Dr. Cayelan Carey caye...@vt.edu www.carey.biol.vt.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Coupled Water Quality-Economics Modeling at Virginia Tech
A new position for an interdisciplinary postdoctoral research associate to collaborate with a vibrant research team working at the interface of freshwater ecology and resource economics is available in the Carey and Cobourn Labs at Virginia Tech. This position is part of a recently funded NSF project that will model catchment-scale limnological, hydrological, and economic dynamics at Global Lakes Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON) sites. Together, we are fundamentally interested in combining modeling and data-intensive analytical approaches from ecology and economics to examine the feedbacks between human decision-making and water quality in socio-environmental systems. We are seeking a creative and quantitative Ph.D. with significant research and modeling experience in freshwater ecology and/or resource economics. We expect applicants to have demonstrable experience in one or more of the previously mentioned fields, including substantial publications in peer-reviewed journals, and the ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment. We especially encourage applications from candidates with previous experience working in coupled ecological-economic systems. The successful applicant will collaborate with graduate students, post docs, and faculty associated with the project to address fundamental questions surrounding decision-making and water quality dynamics in lake catchments. Research activities will include integration of ecosystem and economic models and exploration of land use, policy, and climate scenarios within coupled catchment models; the postdoctoral research associate will also assist with project development and coordination. The successful applicant will have access to new distributed computing resources that have become recently available from GLEON-PRAGMA (Pacific Rim Applications and Grid Middleware Assembly) collaborations and data from thousands of lakes in the LAke multi-scaled GeOSpatial & temporal database (LAGOS). The future of freshwater is a major research initiative at Virginia Tech, with >80 faculty across campus conducting research in this area, and excellent facilities and resources for freshwater research. The targeted start date is January 2016 and review of applications will begin on September 15, 2015. The position is for one year, with the potential for a one-year renewal. Candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter explaining their research experience and future interests; 2) a CV; and 3) names and contact information for three references to https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/59481 <https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/59481> Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional and academic commitment to diversity. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions! Dr. Cayelan Carey Dr. Kelly Cobourn Dept. of Biological Sciences Dept. of Forest Resources & Conservation Virginia Tech Virginia Tech caye...@vt.edu <mailto:caye...@vt.edu> kelly...@vt.edu <mailto:kelly...@vt.edu> www.carey.biol.vt.edu <http://www.carey.biol.vt.edu/> http://frec.vt.edu/people/cobourn/index.html <http://frec.vt.edu/people/cobourn/index.html> Cayelan Carey, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences Virginia Tech 2011 Derring Hall 1405 Perry Street Blacksburg, VA 24061 skype: diatomsarelife website: http://carey.biol.vt.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Two Ph.D. assistantships in freshwater ecology at Virginia Tech
The Carey Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech has funding for two Ph.D. graduate student positions to start in Summer 2016. We are looking for enthusiastic and highly self-motivated students at the Ph.D. level interested in studying freshwater lakes and reservoirs. Position 1: We are seeking a graduate student who will integrate field data with simulation models to study lake water quality responses to changing land use and climate. This position is part of a recently-funded, multi-institutional NSF project that will model catchment-scale limnological, hydrological, and economic dynamics at Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON) sites. The student will be based at Virginia Tech and be co-advised by Dr. Paul Hanson at the Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin. We will support the student to travel to the University of Wisconsin annually to learn modeling skills and develop collaborations. This highly interdisciplinary project will involve close collaborations with resource economists, hydrologists, and limnologists to examine the feedbacks between human decision- making and water quality in lake catchments. Position 2: We are seeking a graduate student to examine phytoplankton dynamics in local drinking water reservoirs. This project involves substantial field sampling with other graduate students and undergraduate assistants to lead a reservoir monitoring program, and will involve multiple opportunities to conduct whole-ecosystem reservoir experiments. This student would interact closely with reservoir managers and local governmental officials to help make recommendations for drinking water management decisions. We seek conscientious and energetic students who can work independently while participating in a fun and highly collaborative lab environment. To learn more about what we do, please visit our lab website: http://carey.biol.vt.edu The Carey Lab is part of the Virginia Tech Stream Team, an internationally-recognized group of faculty and students focused on understanding the community and ecosystem ecology of aquatic habitats. This vibrant research group provides an ideal environment for conducting graduate work within an interactive and supportive community of aquatic and ecosystem scientists. For more information on the Stream Team Research Group, please see: www.research.biol.vt.edu/ERG_webpage/VT_ST_ERG.html Virginia Tech, as Virginias leading research institution, has a strong interdisciplinary focus on the environment and natural sciences. Virginia Tech is located in scenic southwestern Virginia, and its close proximity to ponds, reservoirs, streams, woodlands, and other diverse habitats makes it an ideal location for field studies. Both student positions will be funded on a combination of teaching and research assistantships, which include a competitive stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance benefits. Interested students should send an email letter of inquiry containing an overview of your research interests, your C.V., an unofficial transcript, a list of past research experiences and mentors, and GRE scores (if available) to caye...@vt.edu. Please feel free to contact me with questions about the application process, graduate school at Virginia Tech, or potential research questions!
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position available in Lake & Catchment Modeling at Virginia Tech
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Lake and Catchment Modeling at Virginia Tech A new position for a postdoctoral research associate is available in the Carey Lab at Virginia Tech. As part of a vibrant research team working in freshwater ecology, this position will collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of scientists to model catchment-scale limnological dynamics at Global Lakes Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON) sites. This position is part of a U.S. National Science Foundation project funded to examine how human decision-making alters water quality in lakes by combining modeling and data-intensive analytical approaches from ecology, social science, and computer science. We are seeking a creative and quantitative Ph.D. with research and modeling experience in freshwater ecology. The successful applicant will collaborate with graduate students, post docs, and faculty to address fundamental questions surrounding the effects of changing land use and climate on water quality dynamics in lake catchments. Research activities will include using hydrodynamic-water quality simulation models to explore the effects of land use, policy, and climate scenarios in GLEON lakes and assisting with the development of teaching modules to build quantitative literacy skills in undergraduate freshwater ecology courses. The successful applicant will have access to new distributed computing resources that have become recently available from GLEON-PRAGMA (Pacific Rim Applications and Grid Middleware Assembly) collaborations and data from thousands of lakes in the LAke multi-scaled GeOSpatial & temporal database (LAGOS). The position will start in the spring semester of 2017. The specific start date is flexible and could begin as soon as January 2017; review of applications will begin on October 1, 2016. The position is for one year, with the potential for an additional one-year renewal. Candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter explaining their research experience and future interests; 2) a CV; and 3) names and contact information for three references to https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/69194 Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions! Dr. Cayelan Carey caye...@vt.edu www.carey.biol.vt.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate and 2 Ph.D. Positions Available in Freshwater Carbon Cycling at Virginia Tech
research assistantships, which include a competitive stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance benefits. Interested students should send an email letter of inquiry containing an overview of your research interests, your C.V., an unofficial transcript, a list of past research experiences and mentors, and GRE scores (if available) to caye...@vt.edu. Please feel free to contact Cayelan Carey with questions about the application process, graduate school at Virginia Tech, or potential research questions.
