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Washington State University UNESCO-UNEP-funded Research Associate, Modeling Coastal Zone Nutrient Impact, Vancouver Campus in Vancouver, Washington
UNESCO-UNEP-funded Research Associate, Modeling Coastal Zone Nutrient Impact, Vancouver Campus
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Available Title(s):
305-YN_FACULTY - Research Associate
Business Title:
UNESCO-UNEP-funded Research Associate, Modeling Coastal Zone Nutrient Impact, Vancouver Campus
Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
UNESCO-UNEP-funded Research Associate, Modeling Coastal Zone Nutrient Impact, Vancouver Campus
Dr. John Harrison has a Biogeochemistry Research Associate position that focuses on Modeling Coastal Zone Nutrient Impacts. This position is based at Washington State University Vancouver campus.
Summary of Duties:
Washington State University Vancouver's Global Change and Watershed Biogeochemistry Lab seeks an individual to contribute to a dynamic program in global change and watershed biogeochemistry. The successful candidate's principal charge will be to work with an international, interdisciplinary research group to study interactions between coastal nutrient loading and harmful algal blooms (HABs) at the global scale, including development and evaluation of the Index of Coastal Eutrophication Potential (ICEP), an indicator for the attainment of UNEP Millennium Sustainability Goals. There will also likely be opportunities to participate in projects related to: 1) the biogeochemistry of reservoirs; 2) continental-scale coastal nutrient loading; and/or 3) another topic of mutual interest (See https://labs.wsu.edu/gcwblab).
The appointment is for one year, potentially renewable contingent on performance and availability of funds. The position will be full-time and includes benefits and a competitive salary. Washington State University Vancouver is a vibrant, Carnegie R-1 institution, located within the greater Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area, near the Columbia River, Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, and as such offers an exceptional quality of life.
Required Qualifications:
MS or PhD degree in biogeochemistry, biogeochemical modeling, limnology, marine or estuarine.
Application instructions:
Applicants must apply through our Workday application portal and will need to attach multiple documents at the time of application. Please read the entire posting description and follow the instructions below to apply. For questions, contact Dr. John Harrison (mailto:john_harrison@wsu.edu) for additional details.
Additional Information:
Work Location and Schedule:
This position is not eligible for remote/hybrid work assignments.
Annual Salary:
$54,000-$69,264
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Benefits:
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental ret