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Global Change and Watershed Biogeochemistry Lab
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Postdoctoral Position in Watershed Biogeochemistry
Washington State University Vancouver seeks an individual to contribute to a growing and dynamic program in watershed biogeochemistry. The successful candidate’s principal charge will be to use existing data and models to investigate historic, current, and future nutrient and organic carbon loading and transport in California’s Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers. There will also likely be opportunities to participate in projects related to 1) the biogeochemistry of the Columbia River; 2) Global coastal nutrient loading and impacts; and/or 3) any topic of mutual interest (see http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/fac/harrisoj). Qualifications: a Ph.D. degree in biogeochemistry, biogeochemical modeling, limnology, marine or estuarine ecology, or related field. The expected length of appointment is two years, renewable annually depending on performance and availability of funds. The position will be full-time and includes benefits. Washington State University Vancouver is a vibrant, rapidly growing institution located within the greater Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area, near the Columbia River, Cascade Mountains and coastal ocean, and as such offers an exceptional quality of life.
To apply send statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant publications, and names and contact information of 3 persons willing to serve as references to:
Dr. John A. Harrison
Washington State University Vancouver,
14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue
Vancouver, WA
98686-9600
Washington State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.
Laboratory/Field Technician
I am looking for full or part-time assistance in the lab. Please contact John Harrison if you hold an MA in an environmentally related field, have experience with biogeochemical research, and are interested in employment in the beautiful Portland/Vancouver area.
Prospective Students
Two graduate assistantships are available in Dr. John Harrison’s watershed biogeochemistry research group at Washington State University’s Vancouver Campus. We are seeking independent, motivated students with an interest in biogeochemistry and/or land-water interactions. These assistantships are available primarily for M.S. students, but exceptional Ph.D. candidates will also be considered. Prospective students should have a strong background in the physical sciences (including at least a year of undergraduate chemistry) and a dedication to research that improves understanding and management of aquatic and land-based resources. Experience with or interest in conducting fieldwork will be considered favorably. Admission requirements and application materials for WSU Vancouver’s M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Science are available on the WSU Vancouver website. M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Geology are also an option, and more information on these is available at the homepage for WSU’s School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Interested parties should either apply directly to WSU Vancouver or contact John Harrison for additional information.
In addition, interested graduate students are also strongly encouraged to seek their own funding through external fellowships.
