Job Description: A two-year postdoctoral position is available in the
Polito Lab at Louisiana State University, Department of Oceanography and
Coastal Sciences. The postdoctoral researcher will focus on the analysis of
bulk tissue and compound-specific stable isotope measurements of amino
acids to help understand the ecological effects of multiple stressors and
subsequent restoration practices on the trophic structure and flow of
energy through coastal saltmarsh food webs. This position will include both
laboratory and fieldwork as part of a large, interdisciplinary consortium
of researchers studying coastal environments in the Northern Gulf of
Mexico.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate has experience in stable isotope
analyses and/or coastal ecosystem ecology, but candidates with diverse
research backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Experience operating small
boats and conducting fieldwork in estuarine systems is also desirable but
not required.
Salary & Benefits: Salary will be approximately $48,500 USD per year plus
benefits and up to a $3,000 relocation incentive payment. Grant funding
includes travel costs to attend 1-2 scientific conferences per year. LSU is
committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity / equal access employer.
Start Date: Applicant review is ongoing and the position can start as early
as September 2018, though later start dates will be considered.
Application Instructions: Interested individuals should contact Dr. Mike
Polito ([email protected]) with questions or to let him know they intend to
apply. Those attending the Ecological Society of America meeting may
contact Mike ASAP to plan a time to meet in New Orleans and discuss the
opportunity in more detail. Full application packets should include a cover
letter, resume, and three professional references. Applications can be
submitted via the LSU workday portal:
https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/LSU---Baton-Rouge/Postdoctoral-
Researcher_R00022008
Location: The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences applies
biological, physical, chemical, and geological oceanography and coastal
science research to pressing issues such as coastal land loss, fisheries
management, and environmental change. Louisiana State University is located
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and is the flagship university for the state,
supporting land, sea, and space grant research. Situated on the Mississippi
River, just an hour away from New Orleans, Baton Rouge represents the best
of Louisiana's vibrant Creole and Cajun culture. This state capital is a
thriving city with over 300 years of history, known for its great people,
its unique food, and its lively music and festivals.
