A postdoctoral associate position is available in the research laboratory of Dr. Kevin A. Kuehn at the University of Southern Mississippi. This position is part of a 3 year funded NSF project that seeks to understand the relative importance of algal photosynthetic priming vs. photolysis in facilitating microbial-mediated (bacterial and fungal) organic matter decomposition in freshwater wetland ecosystems. The successful applicant is expected to have prior research training in aquatic ecology, microbial ecology, mycology, microbiology, or biogeochemistry and have excellent communication skills. Applicants are expected to have experience in one or more of the previously mentioned fields, including a promising record of publications in peer-reviewed journals. Applicants having experience in molecular techniques and/or radiolabel tracer techniques for determining microbial community structure and secondary production, respectively, would be considered a plus. Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. before starting and must be eligible to work in the United States. Duties of the postdoctoral associate will include research pursuant to the grant objectives, peer-reviewed publication of research findings, working with project collaborators, assisting in the training and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, and participating in outreach related activities. The salary is competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The anticipated start date is negotiable.
The University of Southern Mississippi, a Carnegie Research I institution with approximately 17,000 students, is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with additional campuses located nearby on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This position will be based at the main campus in Hattiesburg. Hattiesburg is the medical, commercial, and cultural center of south Mississippi and is ranked among the top five small metropolitan areas in the United States. The Department of Biological Sciences currently has 31 faculty with research strengths in ecology, evolution, molecular biology and microbiology. Further information about the department may be found at www.usm.edu/biological-sciences. Applicants should apply via the Southern Miss website at https://jobs.usm.edu (job posting # 0003678) by submitting a cover letter describing your research experience and future goals, a curriculum vitae, pertinent publication reprints, and the contact information for 3 references. Review of applicants will begin December 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to Dr. Kevin A. Kuehn ([email protected]). The University of Southern Mississippi is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer/Americans with disabilities act institution. The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.
