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rgb(12.200000%, 28.600000%, 49.000000%)"><b>Postdoctoral
Researcher Position: Coastal Food Web Ecology</b><br>
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Job Description: </span><span style="font-size: 12.000000pt;
font-family: 'Calibri'; color: rgb(12.200000%, 28.600000%,
49.000000%)">A two-year postdoctoral position is available in
the Polito Lab at Louisiana State University,
Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences. The
postdoctoral researcher will focus on the analysis of
bulk tissue and compound-specific stable isotope measurements
of amino acids to help understand the
ecological effects of multiple stressors and subsequent
restoration practices on the trophic structure and flow
of energy through coastal saltmarsh food webs. This position
will include both laboratory and fieldwork as part
of a large, interdisciplinary consortium of researchers
studying coastal environments in the Northern Gulf of
Mexico.
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<p><span style="font-size: 12.000000pt; font-family:
'Calibri,Bold'; color: rgb(12.200000%, 28.600000%,
49.000000%)">Qualifications: </span><span
style="font-size: 12.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';
color: rgb(12.200000%, 28.600000%, 49.000000%)">The ideal
candidate has experience in stable isotope analyses and/or
coastal ecosystem
ecology, but candidates with diverse research backgrounds
are encouraged to apply. Experience operating
small boats and conducting fieldwork in estuarine systems
is also desirable but not required.
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<p><span style="font-size: 12.000000pt; font-family:
'Calibri,Bold'; color: rgb(12.200000%, 28.600000%,
49.000000%)">Salary & Benefits: </span><span
style="font-size: 12.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';
color: rgb(12.200000%, 28.600000%, 49.000000%)">Salary
will be approximately $48,500 USD per year plus benefits
and up to a $3,000
relocation incentive payment. Grant funding includes
travel costs to attend 1-2 scientific conferences per
year.
LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity
/ equal access employer.
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<p><span style="font-size: 12.000000pt; font-family:
'Calibri,Bold'; color: rgb(12.200000%, 28.600000%,
49.000000%)">Start Date: </span><span style="font-size:
12.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri'; color:
rgb(12.200000%, 28.600000%, 49.000000%)">Applicant review
is ongoing and the position can start as early as
September 2018, though later
start dates will be considered.
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<p><span style="font-size: 12.000000pt; font-family:
'Calibri,Bold'; color: rgb(12.200000%, 28.600000%,
49.000000%)">Application Instructions: </span><span
style="font-size: 12.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';
color: rgb(12.200000%, 28.600000%, 49.000000%)">Interested
individuals should contact Dr. Mike Polito (</span><span
style="font-size: 12.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';
color: rgb(0.000000%, 0.000000%, 100.000000%)"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:mpolito@lsu.edu">mpolito@lsu.edu</a></span><span
style="font-size: 12.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';
color: rgb(12.200000%, 28.600000%, 49.000000%)">) with
questions or to let him know they intend to apply. Those
attending the Ecological Society of America meeting
may contact Mike to meet in New Orleans and discuss the
opportunity. Full application packets should include
a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
Applications can be submitted via the LSU workday
portal: </span><span style="font-size: 12.000000pt;
font-family: 'Calibri'; color: rgb(0.000000%, 0.000000%,
100.000000%)"><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/LSU---Baton-Rouge/Postdoctoral">https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/LSU---Baton-Rouge/Postdoctoral</a>-
Researcher_R00022008</span><span style="font-size:
12.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri'; color:
rgb(12.200000%, 28.600000%, 49.000000%)">.
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<p><span style="font-size: 12.000000pt; font-family:
'Calibri,Bold'; color: rgb(12.200000%, 28.600000%,
49.000000%)">Location: </span><span style="font-size:
12.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri'; color:
rgb(12.200000%, 28.600000%, 49.000000%)">The Department of
Oceanography and Coastal Sciences applies biological,
physical, chemical, and
geological oceanography and coastal science research to
pressing issues such as coastal land loss, fisheries
management, and environmental change. Louisiana State
University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and
is the flagship university for the state, supporting land,
sea, and space grant research. Situated on the
Mississippi River, just an hour away from New Orleans,
Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana's vibrant
Creole and Cajun culture. This state capital is a thriving
city with over 300 years of history, known for its great
people, its unique food, and its lively music and
festivals.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12.000000pt; font-family:
'Calibri'; color: rgb(12.200000%, 28.600000%, 49.000000%)"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.oceanography.lsu.edu/politolab">www.oceanography.lsu.edu/politolab</a>
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