Post-doctoral position in Saltmarsh Oil Spill Research in Ocean Springs, MS
A post-doctoral position is immediately available at The University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, in Ocean Springs MS, in the group of Drs Patrick Biber (Botany) & Wei Wu (Landscape Ecology) (http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/). Our research group is interested in the multi- spatial mechanisms of how coastal marsh plants are responding to acute and chronic impacts of environmental changes posed after the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. We seek to better understand the interface between photosynthesis and the landscape response of coastal saltmarshes as they recover from oil pollution. Candidates require a strong background in plant physiology and landscape ecology, and proven experience in one or more of the following: photosynthesis measurements using LICOR 6400, GIS and spatial data analysis, and/or Bayesian modeling. He/she will be responsible for leading a team of scientists and students in all aspects of the NSF-funded project including: the field data collections, the analysis and synthesis of this data with other ongoing projects, and the publication of findings in leading research journals. If you are interested in the position, please forward your application including your CV, a letter of motivation outlining your research experience and interests, and contact information for 2-3 referees by e-mail to patrick.bi...@usm.edu or wei...@usm.edu
