Post-Doctoral Associate - Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior

Dr James Cotner and Dr Timothy Griffis are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for a 2-year, collaborative project funded by Minnesota's LCCMR Program titled "Climate change and management effects on lake methane".

The position will be based at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior in St. Paul Minnesota. The postdoctoral researcher will play a central role in a project to determine how climate change is affecting methane production and also how methane production interacts with dissolved oxygen. An important focus is on the lability of dissolved methane and its degradation in lakes and ponds with varying stratification dynamics. This person in this position will also assist with the development of a model focused on the production of methane by methanogens and degradation by methanotrophs. The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to lead both laboratory and field sampling efforts as well as actively mentor (with support from the project team) graduate and undergraduate student researchers. A demonstrated interest in both aquatic ecology/biogeochemistry and student mentorship will be important in this role.

The post-doctoral researcher will be part of a highly collaborative research team with decades of experience in both aquatic ecology and microbial biogeochemistry. This position will provide robust training in data collection and analyses, in addition to manuscript preparation; guidance in career development; and opportunities for outreach and community engagement.

Required Qualifications:
PhD in limnology/oceanography/microbial ecology or related field

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in one or more of the following:
* Field research experience
* Lab / analytical research experience
* Statistical methods
* Quantitative and programming skills
* Ability to actively participate in professional development
* Willingness to assist with grant reporting
* Experience with community engagement or science education

Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB) faculty teach undergraduate classes, advise graduate students, and conduct research in the areas of ecology, evolution, and behavior. Check out the Faculty and research section to learn more about them and their intriguing research interests.

EEB is part of the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota and is one of the University's most highly-ranked units. The department is located in the Ecology Building on the St. Paul campus, but also has two major field stations where students and faculty conduct field research. Many of the research collections of the Bell Museum are also located in the Ecology Building, and the department is an affiliated department of the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory.

Pay Range: $58,000 - $61,008/annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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