Postdoctoral Researcher, Biology

Position Overview

Postdoctoral Researcher: A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available at the University of South Dakota in Dr. Jeff Wesner’s lab in the Department of Biology. The NSF‑funded project will examine the relationships between body size, temperature, and nutrients in stream ecosystems. We will test these relationships using data from the National Ecological Observatory Network to model individual size distributions of macroinvertebrates and fish.

This will include extensive travel to field sites throughout the US to conduct in situ metabolic scaling experiments, macroinvertebrate collection, and stable isotope analysis. The successful candidate is expected to have extensive experience in aquatic ecology, coding in R, and an ability or willingness to learn Bayesian modeling. There are also opportunities for conducting mesocosm and lab experiments at the University of South Dakota.

This is a 12‑month position based in Vermillion, SD, with possibility of extension to 27 months. Remote work is not possible.

• Examine relationships between body size, temperature, and nutrients in stream ecosystems using data from the National Ecological Observatory Network.
• Model individual size distributions of macroinvertebrates and fish.
• Conduct extensive travel to field sites throughout the US for in situ metabolic scaling experiments, macroinvertebrate collection, and stable isotope analysis.
• Perform mesocosm and lab experiments at the University of South Dakota.

• Extensive experience in aquatic ecology.
• Proficiency in coding with R.
• Willingness or ability to learn Bayesian modeling.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel and stay overnight.

• Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension to 27 months.
• Location:
  
  Vermillion, SD.
• Travel required; remote work not possible.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Reference List (three references)
• Optional documents (e.g., publication list)

For questions, please direct them to Dr. Jeff Wesner,
jeff.wesner
.

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