Postdoctoral Research Associate position available

A postdoctoral researcher position is available to work with Dr. Anna Armitage and Dr. Antonietta Quigg in the Department of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston. The postdoc will be primarily responsible for analyzing data from a three-year brackish marsh restoration project and synthesizing the results into peer-reviewed journal articles. Article topics may include (but are not limited to) food web development, patterns of carbon storage, and diversity/productivity relationships. This is a one-year position with an additional one-year extension possible, contingent on funding. The postdoc will be expected to co-author three articles for peer review during the first year of this position.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent in Biology, Ecology, or related field. Strong analytical and writing skills, proficiency in the use of statistical packages such as SPSS, JMP, or R.

Additional qualifications desired: Experience with field ecology methodologies, community ecology, use of stable isotopes, productivity measurements.

Special requirements: Some field work may be involved, which requires the physical ability to conduct research in the hot and humid conditions typical of Gulf of Mexico coastal wetlands.

Responsibilities: The associate will be expected to synthesize data and write research articles. Additional duties may include conducting independent research, providing assistance to graduate students, and generating reports for the funding agency.

Salary: $36,000/year with full benefits after 90 days of employment.

Start date (negotiable) is June 1, 2011. For full consideration, submit applications by March 31, 2011. Submit TAMU application, statement of interest and experience, and CV at the online submission website, tamujobs.tamu.edu (NOV# 110546). In addition, please have three references submit letters of recommendation directly to Dr. Anna Armitage (armitaga@tamug.edu) with a cc to Betty Thompson (thomspob@tamug.edu).

Texas A&M University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and particularly invites applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities.