Postdoctoral Research Associate - Aquatic Ecologist (GIS expertise) Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit Institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral position in Aquatic Ecology in the lab of Dr. Jason Knouft in the Department of Biology. This NSF-funded position focuses on assessing factors regulating aquatic biodiversity across multiple spatial scales. A primary goal of the project involves the development of GIS-based applications for the study of aquatic systems. The postdoc will be expected to contribute to both field and GIS components of the research as well as to the development and presentation of annual GIS training workshops. This is a two year position with the possibility of renewal for up to an additional two years contingent on satisfactory annual reviews. Additional information is available at http://pages.slu.edu/faculty/jknouft/.
The successful candidate will have expertise with GIS applications and experience in one or more of the following areas: aquatic ecology, fisheries biology, remote sensing, and/or ecohydrology. The taxonomic area of expertise is open. A PhD in a field related to the research areas listed above is required by the starting date of employment. The anticipated start date for this position is June 1, 2009; however, this date is negotiable. All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu (Req ID 20090122) and must include a Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter with a statement of research experience and interests, and contact information for three references. In addition, please send versions of these files to Dr. Jason Knouft at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin May 4, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
