The National Center for Water Quality Research (NCWQR) of Heidelberg University in Ohio seeks a highly motivated scientist with experience relating watershed export studies to human land use, including nutrient dynamics in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The new staff member will be an integral member of the NCWQR and will collaborate with other personnel on multiple ongoing NCWQR projects. An initial focus will be to assist in the data analysis and project management of a 4R nutrient stewardship grant examining how 4R practices may reduce nutrient export and influence stream metabolism. The staff member will also help manage a new paired watershed study examining the effectiveness of agricultural BMPs on nutrient runoff. Approximately 70% of the research scientist’s time initially will be devoted to these two grants. The remainder of the individual’s time, and 100% of their time after completion of the above grants, will be devoted to other programs and projects of the NCWQR that are funded through a variety of sources.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and qualifications, including: a. Completion of a PhD in the Natural Sciences, Engineering, or a related field. Postdoctoral research experience is preferred. b. Experience in writing and publishing scientific articles. c. Experience writing proposals seeking external funding, preferably with multidisciplinary collaborators. d. Presentation experience to both scientific and lay audiences. e. Experience in statistical approaches to examining long-term and high frequency data sets is preferred. For consideration, or to obtain additional information, please visit www.heidelberg.edu/careers. In addition to a cover letter and current CV, candidates should upload a research statement, up to three recent peer-reviewed publications on which the candidate is the senior author, and the contact information for three references. Review of candidates will begin February 1, 2018 and will continue until the position has been filled.
