The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC), a division of Lewis and Clark Community College partnered with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is seeking applications for a macroinvertebrate ecologist interested in conducting research on large-floodplain rivers, their watersheds and tributaries. This position is a 12-month, 100% time position, reflecting a 100% research appointment with a small outreach responsibility. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent research program, regularly publish research results in peer- reviewed scientific journals, develop successful grant proposals, possess strong quantitative skills, and be willing to work with governmental and non-governmental agencies at the state, national, and international level. Situated near the confluence of the Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois rivers, NGRRECÂ’s Costello Confluence Field Station provides an ideal location for conducting research on large rivers, with research facilities that include a wet lab and river mesocosms which access unfiltered Mississippi River water. More information can be found here: http://www.ngrrec.org/News- Stories/Announcements/JobPostings/
Qualifications Candidates must have a Ph.D. in ecology or a related discipline. Preferred candidates will be mid- career (i.e., associate or late assistant level) with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and evidence of sustained success in attracting external research funding. Apply online at https://jobs.lc.edu/postings/621. Application Deadline: March 31, 2014 Location The position is housed within Lewis and Clark Community College at the Costello Confluence Field Station in East Alton, Illinois East Alton, Illinois. Salary: Commensurate with experience Start Date: Negotiable For more information, please contact: Dr. John Chick Phone:618-468-2850 Email: [email protected]
