POST-DOC in FRESHWATER ECOLOGY The research group of Dr. Rick Relyea at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) will be hiring a post-doc in the area of freshwater ecology.
The research interests of the lab are broad, including disease ecology, ecotoxicology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology, animal behavior, phenotypic plasticity, and predator-prey communication. Systems of interest include wetlands, lakes, and streams. Experimental venues range from lab studies to mesocosms to in situ experiments. For more info, go to: http://relyealab.wix.com/relyea-lab The post-doc will have the opportunity to be a part of “The Jefferson Project,” an exciting and ambitious project to study a large lake (Lake George, NY) with “smart technology.” This is an incredible collaboration of Rensselaer, IBM, and the Fund for Lake George that is intended to serve as a global example for using (and creating) cutting-edge technology for studying freshwater ecosystems. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0OU9hfyZqU&list=PLC5671247BDB6A0B8 Rensselaer has a growing group of aquatic ecologists, superb facilities for aquatic research, and a beautiful field station on Lake George in eastern NY: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/DFWI/ Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, research statement (including potential research projects), and a list of 3 references to Dr. Rick Relyea ([email protected]) in pdf format. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive. The desired start date is early to mid April 2015. -------------------------------------- Dr. Rick Relyea Executive Director, Darrin Fresh Water Institute Director of The Jefferson Project David M. Darrin ’40 Senior Endowed Chair Dept. of Biological Sciences, BT2115 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY 12180
