Postdoctoral Research Associate - Department of Biology - West Virginia University Research Corporation
Morgantown, WV
About the Job
Description
The Biology Department at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate.
About the Opportunity
The postdoctoral scholar will conduct research as part of a NSF-funded project centered around increasing the efficacy and equity of forest-based carbon offset projects in Appalachia. The postdoc will contribute to this effort by collecting data on carbon storage across a network of forests that differ in management history, conducting outreach efforts to family forest landowners, and potentially using modeling and/or remote sensing tools to quantify how forest management impacts carbon cycling and climate resiliency.
At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs:
- 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
- Paid Time off (PTO)
- 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
- A range of health insurance and other benefits
- Dependent Education Scholarship
- WVU Perks
What You'll Do
- 20% - Conduct field and/or lab work.
- 45% - Analyze data.
- 30% - Write manuscripts.
- 5% - Presenting research at conferences/workshops and participating in outreach activities.
Qualifications
- A PhD in environmental sciences, ecology, forestry, or a similar field is required for qualify for this position.
- All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Skills in large dataset analysis
- Experience working with tree-ring data and/or ecosystem modeling
- Demonstrated training and/or publication in the fields of eco-physiology, forestry, and/or ecosystem ecology.
About Research Corporation
The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.
The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.
West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
