Job Title:

 Postdoctoral Scholar

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

Basic Function:

THE USGS POWELL CENTER WORKING GROUP DEFINING SUBSIDY–STRESS GRADIENTS FOR METALS AND RELEVANCE FOR US SURFACE WATERS IS SEARCHING FOR A POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

THIS SYNTHESIS GROUP IS FUNDED JOINTLY BY THE US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AND NSF CRITICAL ZONE NETWORK AND CONVENES AN INTERNATIONAL TEAM OF ECOLOGISTS, ECOTOXICOLOGISTS, GEOCHEMISTS, AND MATHEMATICIANS.

THIS RESEARCH TEAM IS SYNTHESIZING DATA ON METALS IN THE FRESHWATER ENVIRONMENT TO GAIN UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE ROLE OF ESSENTIAL METALS IN RIVER AND STREAM ECOSYSTEMS.

THE RESEARCH FELLOW POSITION WILL BE AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY SUPERVISED BY WORKING GROUP PI DAVE COSTELLO.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

-       LEAD AND SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF DATASETS AND PEER-REVIEWED MANUSCRIPTS THROUGH SYNTHESIS OF EXISTING DATA.

-       PRESENT RESEARCH RESULTS TO COLLABORATORS AND AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES.

-       LEAD AND CONTRIBUTE TO VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON WORKING GROUP MEETINGS.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

A PHD IN BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY, EARTH SCIENCES, GEOCHEMISTRY, HYDROLOGY, DATA SCIENCE, APPLIED MATHEMATICS, OR A RELATED FIELD.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

-              PRIOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO TEAM RESEARCH, A DESIRE TO CONTRIBUTE TO INTERDISCIPLINARY SYNTHESIS, AND A WILLINGNESS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS.

-              EXPERIENCE WITH THE CREATION OF SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS LIKE DATASETS AND/OR PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS.

-              APTITUDE FOR DATA MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMING (R AND/OR PYTHON).

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Skill In:

Ability To:

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.