North Temperate Lakes LTER post-doctoral opportunity at Trout Lake Station The North Temperate Lakes Long Term Ecological Research (NTL-LTER) program at University of Wisconsin’s Center for Limnology seeks a post-doctoral research associate based at the Center’s Trout Lake Station in Boulder Junction, WI. Research interests are open to all aspects of limnology, with preference to areas that complement ongoing NTL-LTER research and take advantage of the Trout Lake Station setting and facilities. For more information about NTL-LTER, Trout Lake Station, and the Center for Limnology, please see: http://lter.limnology.wisc.edu and http://limnology.wisc.edu. Responsibilities include: establishment of a productive research presence and interaction with other LTER researchers; regular publication in the peer-reviewed scientific literature; participation in LTER field sampling, data processing, and outreach; assisting and advising LTER researchers using the Trout Lake Station; preparation of annual NTL reports; representing the NTL group at LTER network meetings; and general assistance with day-to-day operations at the Station.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in aquatic sciences or related fields prior to appointment and experience with field work in aquatic environments. Experience/interest in use of large data sets is also desirable. This is envisioned as a two-year position, and salary includes standard benefits of the University of Wisconsin Madison. Review of applicants will begin 15 December and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. The position could begin as soon as May 2008. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names of 3 references (with telephone numbers and email addresses) to: Denise Karns Center for Limnology 680 North Park Street University of Wisconsin Madison, WI 53706
