Position Announcement

Research Eco-Geomorphologist (Post-doc)
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Department of Zoology and Center for Ecology

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Job Title:   Research Eco-Geomorphologist

Job Category:   Post-doc

Discipline:   Eco-Hydromorphology

Job Description:  A post-doctoral research position is available for a highly motivated individual interested in interactions between hydrodynamic conditions and ecosystem functioning. Examples of research questions to be explored are (1) how do hydraulic conditions in near-bank and floodplain regions affect aquatic ecosystem structure and function? (2) what can be done to improve the accuracy of near-bank and floodplain velocity predictions obtained from 2D hydraulic models? and (3) can characteristics (e.g., habitat features, ecosystem structure and function, etc.) observed in sub-reaches of a channel be scaled to longer reaches and, if so, what are the necessary conditions?

The successful candidate will work closely with SIUC faculty in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Zoology and Center for Ecology; and will be involved in designing and directing field experiments, and writing proposals and peer-reviewed journal articles.

Funding for this position is through the National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics (NCED) an NSF Science and Technology Center (http://www.nced.umn.edu/). NCED’s research focus is channels and channel networks with a strong emphasis on linking ecology and morphodynamics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with other NCED researchers.

Job Requirements:  Quantitative proficiency and a taste for collaborative research are essential; experience in fluvial morphodynamics and/or river ecology is highly desirable.  A Ph.D. is required at the date of appointment.

Pay Scale:  The salary is negotiable and includes benefits.

Start Date:  The position is available immediately and there is funding for at least one-year.

Closing Date:  June 30, 2009, or until the position is filled.

Instructions for sending job materials:  For additional information or to submit an application (includes letter of intent describing research and career interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference) contact:

Dr. Gregory Wilkerson; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Mail Code 6603; Southern Illinois University Carbondale; 1230 Lincoln Dr.; Carbondale, Illinois, U.S.A. 62901; Ph.: 618-453-7810; Fax: 618-453-3044; Email: gwilkers@siu.edu.

Dr. Matt Whiles; Department of Zoology and Center for Ecology; Mail Code 6501; Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901; Ph: 618-453-7639; E-mail: mwhiles@zoology.siu.edu

SIUC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a
diverse student population.  All applications are welcomed and encouraged
and will receive consideration.