Postdoctoral Fellow

Overview

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Job Summary:

Support modeling of marsh responses to sea-level rise and conduct field work. This research grant position is established to support expanded activities or projects.

• Analyze tide, LiDAR, SET, TSS, and vegetation data and incorporate into models.
• Incorporate the latest 1D version of MEM into a 2D, spatially explicit form.
• Synthesize results and write papers for peer reviewed journals.
• Participate in field trips to salt marshes to collect data.
• Participate in meetings and make presentations to collaborating scientists and sponsors.
• Prepare reports and publications.

• Job Related Minimum Required
  
  Education And Experience:
  
  Ph.D. in marine or coastal related science, engineering or geosciences.
• Preferred Qualifications: High level knowledge of multiple computer languages, math, and statistics.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: A high level of skill in GIS, computer modeling, data analysis using SAS. Good working knowledge of programming languages VB, R, or Python. Knowledge about coastal processes, especially related to marsh ecology and geomorphology. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, and possess effective oral and written communication skills. Evidence of productivity. Ability to perform manual work outdoors in a harsh environment, e.g. dirt, mud, rain, insects, heat and cold.
  
  Must be able to drive a pickup truck and boat. Must have excellent speaking and written English language skills. Must be able to travel overnight.

• Essential Function: Yes
• Percentage Of Time: 30

• Incorporate that latest 1D version of MEM into a 2D, spatially explicit form.
• Percentage Of Time: 20
• Synthesize results and write papers for peer reviewed journals.
• Participate in field trips to salt marshes to collect data.
• Percentage Of Time: 5
• Participate in meetings and make presentations to collaborating scientists and sponsors.
• Prepare reports and publications.

Hazardous Weather Category: Non-Essential

Open Until Filled: Yes

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