Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Texas Research
Institute for Environmental Studies
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas 77341
Position Summary:
The Texas Research Institute for Environmental
Studies (TRIES) is searching for a highly
motivated and talented research scientist with an
expertise in Aquatic Ecology. Candidates with a
research background that highlights experiences
in aquatic community and or aquatic ecosystem
ecology, aquatic invasive species and
biogeochemistry are preferred. TRIES is a
collaborative research institute and the
successful candidate will be expected to further
develop their own research program while
enhancing TRIES mission. The candidate will be
expected to write and submit grants to external
funding agencies and make strong attempts to
acquire additional research funding. Both
graduate and undergraduate students will be
available for assistance in the candidates
research program with the option to formally
train and mentor masters level graduate
students. The successful candidate in this
integrative post-doctoral position will also be
expected to interact with a highly reputable
research faculty within the Departments of
Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology/Geography and Mathematics/Statistics.
TRIES offers a state-of-the-art Analytical
Laboratory that is available to assist in
chemical and analytical analyses to fully
facilitate the candidates research productivity.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, Evolution, or related fields
Demonstrated record of scholarship with national
and international presentations and publications
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Demonstrated research interests which compliment the TRIES mission
Appointment:
This fulltime 12-month appointment is eligible
for health insurance benefits and participation
in a state retirement program with a competitive
salary range of $32,000 - $45,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
Application Procedure:
E-mail an application file consisting of a
single-merged PDF to include: (1) a letter of
intent describing qualifications, (2) a current
1-page research statement and CV including a list
of three references with full contact
information, and (3) at least three reprints of
your publications to Dr. William I. Lutterschmidt
at [email protected] with TRIES Post-doc
Application in the subject heading. For
additional information on the position you may
contact Dr. Lutterschmidt by phone at 936-294-1556.
Review of applications will begin July 15, 2012
and continue until filled. Starting date is Fall 2012.
Applicants are required to complete three
employment forms (The State of Texas Application
for Employment, the Applicant Questionnaire, and
the Applicant Statistical Data Sheet) which maybe
downloaded from and submitted directly to the
Department of Human Resources
(http://www.shsu.edu/~hrd_http://www.employment/staff/)
at SHSU, an EEO/AAP employer.
________________________________________________________________
Chad W. Hargrave, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences and
Center for Biological Field Studies
Box 2116
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341
phone 936.294.1543
http://www.shsu.edu/~cwh005
