The research team of the Critical Interface Network in Intensively Managed Landscapes (CINet;
https://criticalzone.org/cinet), an interdisciplinary project that is part of the National Science Foundation’s CZ Collaborative Network (CZCN;
https://criticalzone.org/), invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position in the field of Critical Zone Science. Up to 2.5 years of funding for the position is available through the Department of Geography/Geology at the University of Nebraska – Omaha, but the research associate will participate in field research at sites in Nebraska and Illinois aimed at advancing critical zone science. The research associate will work across a geographically distributed and diverse team of researchers in the CINet cluster to help synthesize critical zone data in intensively managed systems. We are particularly interested in a colleague who could help advance characterization and modeling efforts related to soil and solute geochemistry and hydrology, soil gas production, carbon dynamics, watershed sediment dynamics, floodplain-river geomorphology, and/or watershed geochemistry, although the exact scope of work is dependent on research experience and interests. Multiple opportunities exist for collaborations across this multi-institutional CINet project as well as with other projects that constitute the CZCN; cross-cluster collaborations are particularly encouraged. The position will also involve mentoring junior colleagues, graduate and undergraduate students, and includes mentorship opportunities as part of a recently funded CZNet REU program (
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2244446&HistoricalAwards=false). It is fully expected that the candidate will be productive in writing (including manuscripts and grant proposals) and presenting research outcomes, as well as have a strong desire to work collaboratively across institutions and CZCN projects.
Qualifications
- PhD in geoscience, environmental science, geography, biology, computational science or a related field (ABD applicants are acceptable).
- Strong publication and/or grant writing record.
- Strong collaborative and organizational skills.
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Full benefits included.
How to apply: Please submit a CV, cover letter, transcripts and a recommendation letter to https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/17319 . For full consideration please apply by Friday, April 21st, 2023. For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Ashlee Dere at adere@unomaha.edu.
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