Job Title:

 Postdoctoral Scholar

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 $48,000 - $56,484

Basic Function:

The Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State University seeks a post-doctoral research associate to join a US EPA funded Great Lakes Restoration Initiative project evaluating the effectiveness of restored wetlands on water quality improvement. The successful candidate will evaluate the outcomes of diverse wetland restoration and management approaches for water quality improvement to directly inform decisions made by state agencies and conservation organizations. The candidate will join a dynamic, supportive research group with opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and engagement with state policy makers, stakeholders, and public audiences. This position is primarily supervised by Lauren Kinsman-Costello, lkinsman@kent.edu, https://laurenkinsmancostello.weebly.com/

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

• Lead and support development of scientific manuscripts for peer review through analysis and synthesis of new and existing data
• Present research results to collaborators and at professional conferences.
• Lead and contribute to extramural grant proposals
• Coordinate field, lab, and data synthesis research relevant to the candidate’s research focus and objectives
• Support mentorship of junior lab personnel (undergraduate and graduate students)
• In consultation with primary supervisor(s), develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP), which may include additional project-supported activities like mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students, professional development workshops, and/or stakeholder engagement and communication, in alignment with the postdoctoral associate’s career goals.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Academic/Experience Qualifications:

A PhD in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, Data Science, Statistics or a related field (or other related terminal degree, for example: MLIS in data science).

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Strong history of collaborative scientific work. Supervision experience.

Skill In:

Experience with the creation of scientific products. Aptitude for computational data analysis or programming (e.g., R, Python, ArcGIS).  

Ability To:

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Applicants should send a cover letter including a brief statement of research interests and career goals, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to Dr. Lauren Kinsman-Costello at lkinsman@kent.edu

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.