Postdoctoral Researcher - AWRI (Adjunct Salaried)

Grand Valley State University•Muskegon, MI

71d•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to collaborate closely with Dr. Stuart Jones and lead a collaborative global lake biogeochemistry project. This position offers opportunities for developing independent research projects, seeking internal and external funding, and honing student mentoring skills. The role is 100% research-focused, involving modeling, data analysis, publishing, and collaboration with staff and students. AWRI is a world-class research facility located on Muskegon Lake in Muskegon, MI, with state-of-the-art laboratories, a mesocosm facility, and research vessels.

Requirements

Ph.D. in aquatic ecology, limnology, data science, or a related field
Quantitative skills, including geospatial, process-based modeling, and statistics
Expertise in the study and/or modeling of lake biogeochemical processes
Demonstrated success publishing in the peer-reviewed literature
A collaborative and creative mindset
Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Past work mentoring undergraduate or graduate student researchers
Previous work with hydrologic and/or hydrodynamic models
Experience with high performance computing centers

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Dr. Stuart Jones, AWRI-based researchers, and other international scientists
Manage large geospatial datasets
Develop, use, and refine process-based models of lake physics and biogeochemistry
Employ appropriate statistical analyses to evaluate empirical observations and model outputs
Contribute to lab and institute professional activities
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
Present research results at national and international professional meetings