[LTER-All-lter] Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) Urban LTER seeking Postdoc

[Kristen Weiss]

Dear LTER community,


The new Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) Urban Long Term Ecological Research
(LTER) project, funded by the National Science Foundation, is seeking a
postdoctoral scientist to join our research team. The MSP-LTER team is
building a long-term program of research related to urban nature. This post
doc will lead a project investigating why species vary in their tolerance
to urban toxins. We are considering suites of toxins elevated in human
dominated environments, including heavy metals, salts, nutrient pollution,
and microplastics. We are taking a comparative approach, contrasting
species of butterflies, bees, and other animals, testing how their
evolutionary history with toxins, and certain ecological and behavioral
traits, shape toxin tolerance. The position will present opportunities for
collaborations within the MSP LTER, as well for engaging with community
partners and the LTER network. Start time of the position is somewhat
flexible, as early as July 2021 and as late as May 2022. For more
information on the MSP LTER see https://mspurbanlter.umn.edu/

New applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, but
application before May 15, 2021 is encouraged to ensure full consideration.
To apply, submit a CV, statement of research interests, and contact
information for three references to https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/340156.



For more information, please contact Emilie Snell-Rood (emilies at umn.edu)

Required Qualifications:

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   PhD in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, or related fields
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   Experience with analysis of comparative datasets
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   Ability to work independently, and effectively work with a large team
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   Commitment to broad engagement with the LTER, external partners and the
   public

Preferred Qualifications include one or more of the following:

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   Experience with insect pollinators (butterflies, bees) or other
   invertebrates
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   Experience in urban ecology or anthropogenic change
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   Experience with ecotoxicology, heavy metals, or anthropogenic chemical
   stressors
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   Some proficiency with GIS

Duties:

40% Designing and conducting field and experimental work studying urban
insect pollinators

40% Synthesis and analysis of comparative data across species of insect
pollinators

10% Manuscript writing

10% Coordinate and participate in LTER meetings, and working groups

-- 
Kristen Weiss, PhD
Communications Coordinator, Network Communications Office
Long-Term Ecological Research Network <https://lternet.edu/>
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National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS)
University of California, Santa Barbara
Cell: 805-843-2794
weiss at nceas.ucsb.edu
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