Postdoctoral Research Associate – Center for Environmental Sciences, Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit Institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral position in climate change and land surface process modeling based in the Center for Environmental Sciences.  The position will contribute to an integrative project examining the potential impacts of climate change and regional population changes on aquatic resources in the Midwestern U.S., and how these impacts will influence natural systems.  The project PIs have expertise in aquatic ecology (Dr. Jason Knouft, Department of Biology and Associate Director, Center for Environmental Sciences), regional planning (Dr. Joanna Ganning, Department of Public Policy Studies), remote sensing (Dr. Abuduwasiti Wulamu, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Center for Environmental Sciences), and climate science (Dr. Zaitao Pan, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences).  A primary goal of the project is to develop an integrative approach to predicting the influence of changes in climate, suburbanization, and land use dynamics on flooding frequency in the Midwestern U.S.  The postdoc will be expected to contribute to modeling of land surface processes under various scenarios of future climate change and land use modifications.  This is a two year position with the second year renewal contingent on a satisfactory annual review. Salary is competitive based on experience and health insurance is included.

The successful candidate will have experience in land surface process modeling, hydrologic modeling, remote sensing and/or GIS.  Computer programming skills and statistical expertise are preferred.  A PhD in a field related to these areas is required by the starting date of employment.  The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2012, but this date is negotiable.

All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu (Req ID 20110567) and include a Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter with a statement of research experience and interests, and contact information for three references.  Review of applications will begin on July 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.  Please contact Dr. Jason Knouft (jknouft@slu.edu) with any questions.

Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE), and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities.