Post-Doctoral Researcher (Predator-Prey and Life Cycle Modelling

Job description:

A post-doctoral position is available immediately in the Lydy lab at Southern Illinois University (Carbondale, IL, USA). The successful candidate will work on several projects including determining the impacts of pesticide exposure on predator prey relationships for salmon and striped bass, incorporation of contaminants into salmon life cycle models, and conducting field-lab research identifying pesticide exposure pathways and hotspots in aquatic waterways.

The postdoc will be an important member of our ecotoxicology team, which is made up of toxicologists, chemists and wildlife biologists. The successful candidates will ideally have a background in either environmental toxicology, ecology or analytical chemistry. The aquatic toxicology lab ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at SIU houses a well-equipped analytical chemistry lab, as well as a large modern aquatics facility. Carbondale is in a scenic portion of the state, and is near several state parks and national refuges, including the Shawnee National Forest.

SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

• Ph.D. in toxicology, environmental chemistry, fish ecology or related field
• Experience working with predatory prey interactions and life cycle models
• Demonstrated record analyzing data, writing results, and publishing scientific manuscripts
• Proficiency programming or coding in R, Python, or other software packages
• Experience working in the field including fish, invertebrate and sediment sampling
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Ability to stay on schedule and meet deadlines

• Familiarity with the USGS Stream Salmonid Simulator (S3)
• Experience working with tracking fish data and use of tracking software
• Experience with pesticide analyses quantification using GC-MS.

This position (1 year and renewable for a second) will include a competitive salary, tuition waiver, health benefits and support for the proposed research.