Postdoc: Ecotoxicology & Aquatic Pesticide Research

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University in Carbondale invites a post-doctoral researcher to join the Lydy lab. The role focuses on pesticide impacts on predator-prey dynamics in salmon and striped bass, plus integrating contaminants into salmon life cycle models and field-lab studies of exposure pathways.

Ideal candidates have a PhD in toxicology, environmental chemistry, or related fields, with strong data analysis and field sampling experience, and a collaborative, deadline-driven work style.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in toxicology, environmental chemistry, fish ecology or related field.
• Experience with predator-prey interactions and life cycle models.
• Proven record analyzing data, writing results, and publishing manuscripts.
• Proficiency programming in R, Python, or other software packages.
• Experience with field sampling (fish, invertebrates, sediments).
• Strong organizational and data management skills.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to stay on schedule and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Determine pesticide impacts on predator-prey relationships in salmon and striped bass.
• Incorporate contaminants into salmon life cycle models.
• Identify pesticide exposure pathways and hotspots in aquatic waterways.
• Collaborate with the ecotoxicology team of toxicologists, chemists and wildlife biologists.

Skills

Predator-prey interactions

Life cycle models

Data analysis

Manuscript writing

Field sampling

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in toxicology, environmental chemistry, fish ecology or related field

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Southern Illinois University in Carbondale invites a post-doctoral researcher to join the Lydy lab. The role focuses on pesticide impacts on predator-prey dynamics in salmon and striped bass, plus integrating contaminants into salmon life cycle models and field-lab studies of exposure pathways.

Ideal candidates have a PhD in toxicology, environmental chemistry, or related fields, with strong data analysis and field sampling experience, and a collaborative, deadline-driven work style.