Postdoctoral Researcher — Lake Biogeochemistry & Modeling Leader

Grand Valley State University; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health plans

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Grand Valley State University is hiring for a position at the Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) in Muskegon, Michigan. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Dr. Stuart Jones and lead a global lake biogeochemistry project, allowing for independent research development and student mentoring.

The role includes managing large geospatial datasets and developing process-based models of lake physics and biogeochemistry. A minimum starting salary of $60,000 is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in aquatic ecology, limnology, data science, or a related field.
• Quantitative skills, including geospatial, process-based modeling, and statistics.
• Expertise in the study and/or modeling of lake biogeochemical processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Dr. Stuart Jones, AWRI researchers, and international scientists.
• Manage large geospatial datasets.
• Develop, use, and refine process-based models of lake physics and biogeochemistry.

Skills

Quantitative skills, including geospatial, process-based modeling, and statistics

Expertise in study or modeling of lake biogeochemical processes

Collaborative and creative mindset

Education

Ph.D. in aquatic ecology, limnology, data science, or related field

Job description

Grand Valley State University is hiring for a position at the Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) in Muskegon, Michigan. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Dr. Stuart Jones and lead a global lake biogeochemistry project, allowing for independent research development and student mentoring.

The role includes managing large geospatial datasets and developing process-based models of lake physics and biogeochemistry. A minimum starting salary of $60,000 is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.