Postdoctoral Position in Marsh Biogeomorphology, GIS, and Modeling

Target Audience(s): Postdoctoral


Institution: Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine & Coastal Sciences, University of South Carolina

Institutional Web Link: http://www.baruch.sc.edu

Position Description: A grant-funded postdoctoral position, based at the Baruch Institute, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, is available for sea-level rise response modeling that will be conducted for salt marsh sites within four national parks in the northeast. The goal is to forecast salt marsh accretion and plant community change.

The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in marine or coastal-related science, engineering, or geosciences and will be highly skilled in GIS, computer modeling, data analysis using SAS or R, a programming language (Matlab or Python preferred), marsh ecology, and English language. There will be opportunities to travel to the project sites as well as for additional training at USC, networking, professional development, social interaction, and teaching through the USC Postdoctoral Association.


Position Type: Temporary Position

Funding Source(s): Other


How to Apply: Application is through the USC Jobs website http://uscjobs.sc.edu. A cover letter, resume, statement of teaching and research interests, and names and contact information of three references must be attached to your application. Salary is commensurate with experience and benefits include annual and sick leave, health insurance and retirement. Review of applications will begin on February 16, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. If you have any question, please contact Dr. James Morris at morris@inlet.geol.sc.edu.

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.


Application Closing Date: Until position is filled.