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<div class="layoutArea"><span style="font-size: 12.000000pt;
font-family: 'Calibri,Bold'; color: 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. </span>
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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. </span></p>
<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. </span></p>
<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. </span></p>
<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" moz-do-not-send="true">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"
moz-do-not-send="true">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%)">. </span></p>
<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"
moz-do-not-send="true">www.oceanography.lsu.edu/politolab</a>
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