A postgraduate research project training opportunity is currently available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Atlantic Ecology Division (AED) in Narragansett, RI.
The research participant will use quantitative modeling approaches to represent physical, chemical, and selected biological processes in the Narragansett Bay estuary. These models will receive loadings of nutrients and other stressors from the watershed, and will produce outputs to drive models related to economically valuable endpoints, such as fish and shellfish. Holistic approaches, reflecting population, community and ecosystems dynamics, may be appropriate. With guidance from the mentors, the participant may be involved in the following activities: application of existing models; model set-up and parameterization; executing model runs and analyzing results; and model calibration, validation, and sensitivity/uncertainty analysis. The participant may also be involved in developing new modeling routines and code, and modify existing models. The appointment may be part- or full-time for one year and can be renewed for up to two additional years upon recommendation of the EPA and subject to availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend. The Research Participation Program for EPA/ORD is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science (Project # EPA-ORD/NHEERL-AED-2012-01). Additional information on the position can be found here: http://orise.orau.gov/epa/description.aspx?JobId=10576 Here is additional information on the ORISE program: http://orise.orau.gov/epa/
