Postdoc: Aquatic Ecology & Environmental Policy Research

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in aquatic ecology and environmental policy. The role combines fundamental studies of ecosystem disturbance with applied policy work and includes mentoring students and contributing to grant writing.

The position is funded for one year and housed in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science, with a start date as soon as practicable (preferably by November 1, 2026).

Qualifikationen

• A PhD in Biological Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Science, Fisheries, or equivalent.
• Preferred: experience with microbial communities or the microbiome of aquatic organisms, food web analysis, or terrestrial/aquatic linkages.
• Optional: relevant technical skills including statistical analysis in R, GIS, field sampling, diatom taxonomy.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on aquatic ecology and environmental policy within ongoing projects.
• Assist with grant writing, prepare manuscripts for publication, and present findings at conferences.
• Ensure safety protocol compliance and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Kenntnisse

Statistical analysis in R

GIS

Field sampling

Diatom taxonomy

Ausbildung

PhD in Biological Sciences / Ecology / Environmental Science / Fisheries or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in aquatic ecology and environmental policy. The role combines fundamental studies of ecosystem disturbance with applied policy work and includes mentoring students and contributing to grant writing.

The position is funded for one year and housed in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science, with a start date as soon as practicable (preferably by November 1, 2026).