The Wetlands and Coastal Ecology Branch of the US Army Engineer Research
and Development Center (ERDC), Environmental Laboratory, is seeking
early to mid-career marine or coastal ecologists, with a PhD or
equivalent experience to execute basic and applied research projects
with the Coastal Ecology group. Research areas include: basic
understanding of coastal plant, benthic invertebrate, and vertebrate
communities; plant physiological responses to ecosystem change;
restoration and resilience of coastal ecosystems, including marshes,
dunes, beaches and reefs; impacts of climate change on coastal
ecosystems; and beneficial use of dredge material. Research is
conducted nationally and internationally, with opportunities for
collaborations with academia, government agencies, non-governmental
organizations, and private industry.
Resumes should demonstrate:
• a broad foundation in coastal or marine community ecology with
expertise in coastal benthic communities, coastal plant ecology, and/or
plant physiological ecology;
• experience applying quantitative approaches to studying coastal
systems;
• expertise in statistical approaches to data analysis including
spatial analyses and proficiency in working with large datasets;
• strong technical writing skills, including manuscript
development ;
• a successful track record of extramural funding through proposal
development;
• experience in experimental design, data management and analysis;
• the ability to work effectively in a strong team environment,
and with individuals across a wide range of disciplines, experiences,
and expertise;
• vision and drive to explore innovative, creative approaches to
complex applied research questions.
The ERDC is a premiere research organization composed of seven
laboratories, over 2,000 employees, and executes $1B/year for the
Department of Defense, US Army Corps of Engineers, and other customers.
If interested, please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
[email protected].
