Postdoctoral Position
Social-Ecological Analysis of Nitrogen Loss in Midwest Agriculture
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Michigan State University
A full time postdoctoral position is available to
work on a project examining interacting social
and ecological factors underlying nitrogen loss
from corn production in the Upper Midwest. The
study involves multidisciplinary and
collaborative research to understand the drivers
of water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
associated with nitrogen fertilizer application.
This project is funded through the National
Science Foundation Dynamics of Coupled Natural
and Human Systems program and aims to work with
stakeholders and policy-makers to better
understand nitrogen loss and pursue new
approaches to increase nitrogen use efficiency.
Candidates should have completed a Ph.D., which
can be from a relevant natural or social science
discipline, and the most competitive candidates
will have training and/or experience in
interdisciplinary settings, systems thinking, or
coupled systems research. The successful
applicant will work with the PI to manage and
participate in both ecological and social science
aspects of the research project. Experience
working with farmers is preferred, but not
required. An ability to analyze quantitative data
is necessary as well as a willingness to help
facilitate meetings with stakeholders, scientists, and policy-makers.
The position will be available as early as
October 1 2013. It will initially be offered for
one year, but will be extended to two years upon
a positive review of the work performed.
Additional years of funding may also be
available. The positions is based at Michigan
State Universitys W.K. Kellogg Biological
Station (KBS), which is located near Kalamazoo
Michigan, midway between Detroit and Chicago and
about 60 miles south of the MSU main campus in
East Lansing. KBS is a center for ecological and
social-ecological research and education and
hosts a diversity of events year round. For more
information see: <http://www.kbs.msu.edu/>www.kbs.msu.edu/
Applicants should apply through the MSU
employment website, where the position is listed
as position number 8033. The direct link for
applications is below.
<https://jobs.msu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1373238671453>https://jobs.msu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1373238671453
Please attach a cover letter, CV, and contact
information for three professional references.
Applications must be submitted by August 1st. If
you have any questions please contact Dr. Diana
Stuart (<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]).
