Postdoctoral Researcher, Ecosystem Ecology and Watershed Modeling

Murray-State-University; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray State University, in Murray, Kentucky, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Watershed Studies Institute (WSI) and the Department of Biological Sciences. The position seeks to integrate empirical greenhouse gas flux measurements with watershed modeling to quantify coupled carbon and nitrogen dynamics, focusing initially on bottomland hardwood forests.

The successful candidate will lead modeling protocol development, create a methane sub-model, mentor undergraduate and

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral position in Watershed Studies Institute (WSI) and the Department of Biological Sciences at Murray State University.
• Research will integrate greenhouse gas flux measurements with watershed modeling to quantify coupled carbon and nitrogen dynamics.
• Will mentor undergraduate and master’s-level graduate students in modeling and ecosystem lab/field studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of modeling protocols for student researchers.
• Develop a methane sub-model.
• Teach one biology course per semester.

Job description

Summary Of Job Duties And Responsibilities

Full-time, two-year position. A renewal for a third year is possible.

A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available in the Watershed Studies Institute ( WSI ) and the Department of Biological Sciences at Murray State University. The Moon Lab seeks a highly motivated researcher to integrate empirical greenhouse gas flux measurements with watershed modeling to quantify coupled carbon and nitrogen dynamics. Modeling efforts will initially focus on bottomland hardwood forests but may extend to other systems. The postdoctoral researcher will lead the development of modeling protocols for student researchers, develop a methane sub-model, and mentor undergraduate and master’s-level graduate students in modeling and ecosystem lab and field studies. The postdoctoral researcher will also teach one course per semester in biology.

Murray, Kentucky, is uniquely situated near numerous natural areas, including the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky Lake Reservoir, Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge, Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge, and multiple Wildlife Management Areas and state nature preserves. Murray State University also maintains substantial research infrastructure through WSI , including the Hancock Biological Station, the Mapping Applications Resource Center, and the Chemical Services Laboratory.