佛蒙特州立大学生态学研究博士后岗位

日期:2008-02-16 来源:丁香人才网
InstitutionUniversity of VermontPositionPost-Doctoral Research AssociateJob Code04508-M041762P LocationBurlington VT Posted DateFeb 15th 2008 &n ...
Institution

University of Vermont

Position

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Job Code

04508-M041762P

Location

Burlington, VT

Posted Date

Feb 15th 2008

Description

Post-Doctoral Positions

Complex Systems Modeling of Watershed Processes
EPSCoR Program, University of Vermont

Three 2-year Post-Doctoral Research Associate positions are available atthe University of Vermont as part of a new research study of the complexdynamics and ecological integrity of the Lake Champlain watershed. LakeChamplain, like many water bodies across the globe, is suffering fromhigh phosphorus concentrations and summer algae blooms that inhibit fulluse of the lake. Changes in land use, stream and riparian corridorcondition, and aquatic biodiversity are also apparent throughout thewatershed. Although huge investments have been made to restore waterquality and ecological integrity over the last two decades, significantimprovements are not apparent. The scale-dependent interactions betweenphysical, chemical, and biological systems are often strongly nonlinear,making it difficult for environmental scientists and managers to addressdeclining water quality, habitat fragmentation, species survival, andpollutant mobility. As a consequence, systemic environmental problemscannot be understood using traditional modeling frameworks orsmall-scale experiments. Systems thinking and multi-scale analysis arekey to understanding complex interactions, feedbacks, thresholds, andpatterns of self-organization that emerge in ecosystems.

We seek three postdoctoral assistants to work with an interdisciplinaryteam of faculty and PhD students to address the following research themeand questions:

Overall theme: How do physical, chemical, and biological processes thatoperate on different temporal and spatial scales interact to affectwatershed ecosystem function?
Question 1. How do non-linear processes generate spatial and temporaldynamics in phosphorus loading to surface waters in the Lake Champlain Basin?
Question 2. How can watershed patterns of biodiversity be explained andforecast by complex systems models of nutrient inputs and disturbance regimes?
Question 3: How much model complexity is necessary to usefully explainand predict the behavior of linked landscape-river-lake ecosystems?

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, with experiencein developing and applying computational complex systems modelingapproaches. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with the dynamicsof water quality, habitat or biota in the landscape.

Successful applicants will be co-mentored by faculty members from atleast two different disciplines, that might include of Civil &Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology,Geology, or Natural Resources. All three individuals selected will beexpected to interact substantially across the project.

Faculty include: Donna Rizzo (Civil and Einvironmental Engineering),Josh Bongard (Computer Science), Margaret Eppstein (Computer Science);Charles Goodnight (Biology); Lori Stevens (Biology); Nicholas Gotelli(Biology), Breck Bowden (Natural Resources), Paul Bierman (Geology) andMary Watzin (Natural Resources).

Competitive salary and health benefits are available. Start date June 1,or as soon thereafter as possible. We will begin reviewing applicationsFebruary 15.

Contact

For further information, contact: Dr. Mary C. Watzin, Rubenstein Schoolof Environment and Natural Resources, Phone 802-859-3086. E-mail:Mary.Watzin@uvm.edu Information on the Complex Systems Modeling projectcan be found at the following web link:

To apply: please send CV, names and contact information for threereferences, and a cover letter outlining research interests, expertiseand availability. To: Ms. Nora Joyal, Vermont EPSCoR Office, 528 CookPhysical Science Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405

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