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Biology - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Stream Ecology

Employer
Loyola University Chicago
Location
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

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Position Type
Postdoc
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Title:

Biology - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Stream Ecology

Position Title:

Biology - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Stream Ecology

Job Category:

University Faculty

Job Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Campus:

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Location Code:

COLLEGE OF A&S - LSC (02100A)

Department Name:

BIOLOGY

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? :

Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

Loyola University Chicago (LUC), College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral associate, with expertise in the area of stream ecology. The position is funded for 2 years. For more information about the department visit www.luc.edu/biology.
The post-doctoral scholar will work with Dr. Timothy Hoellein on a research project funded by the National Science Foundation that will quantify the role of stormflows on plastic litter dynamics in urban streams. The project will include field and laboratory work that spans physical and biological dimensions of stream ecosystems, including geomorphology, hydrology, plastic pollutants, and organisms. The post-doctoral scholar will have the opportunity to lead method development, conduct field and laboratory analyses, supervise collaborating graduate and undergraduate students, analyze data, attend conferences, and write manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication. In addition, the person who fills this position will work closely with collaborators at the University of Toronto and University of New Hampshire, including potential travel to those study sites. Finally, the post-doc will teach one course during the academic year (for year 1 and year 2 of the position), in the topic of introductory biology or ecology in the Department of Biology.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biology, ecology, or a related field, experience with stream ecology field and laboratory work, and a valid U.S. driver’s license. Applicants with prior experience in geographic information systems, stream ecology, plastic pollution (macro- and microplastics), and hydrological analyses are especially encouraged to apply.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

Ph.D. in biology, ecology, or a related field, experience with stream ecology field and laboratory work, and a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Open Date:

07/30/2021

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should apply on-line at http://www.careers.luc.edu and submit a letter of intent, a current Curriculum Vitae, and a brief statement describing their research interests and experience. They also should provide the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position. Referees will not be solicited immediately but might be at subsequent points in the review process. For further information, please contact Dr. Hoellein (thoellein@luc.edu) The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. LUC is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, consult our website atwww.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Quick Link for Posting:

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/16837

Organizational Location:

PROVOST

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

08/01/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Organization

Working at Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago, a private university founded in 1870 as St. Ignatius College, is the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic University and the only one located in Chicago. Shaped by our city and our Jesuit traditions, Loyola University Chicago offers students an educational environment unmatched for its diversity of thought and experience.

Loyola University Chicago comprises four campuses: Lake Shore (LSC), Water Tower (WTC), Health Sciences (HSC), and the John Felice Rome Center in Italy, and is home to eleven schools and colleges: Arrupe College, Quinlan School of Business, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Stritch School of Medicine, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Communication, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, School of Education, School of Law, School of Social Work, and Graduate School. Loyola also features course locations in Beijing, China; Saigon-Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Vernon Hills, Illinois (Cuneo Mansion and Gardens); and a Retreat and Ecology Campus in Woodstock, Illinois.

With three campuses spread throughout the greater Chicago area, students have access to hundreds of cultural institutions as well as thousands of internships and networking opportunities with the city's Fortune 500 companies. Study-abroad programs at our Rome and Beijing Centers provide engagement with the global community and economy.

While rigorous programs of research and study are one hallmark of a Jesuit education, we're not just preparing students for a career, we're preparing them for life. We challenge our students to learn broadly, to think critically, to serve generously, to lead with integrity, to respect diversity. We come from all faiths and ethnic and economic backgrounds, with a common purpose of building a better society.

Recognizing Loyola’s excellence in education, U.S.News and World Report has ranked Loyola consistently among the "top national universities" in its annual publications, and named the University a "best value" in its 2008 rankings.

Our faculty take a person-centered approach to education. They’re not just here to teach students what they know, they’re here to teach them to think critically and creatively and to reach for their own discoveries.

More facts about Loyola University Chicago:

  • Total enrollment: 15,902
  • 80+ undergraduate majors and 80+ minors
  • 140+ graduate, professional, and graduate-level certificate programs
  • More than 4,000 faculty and staff members 
  • 14:1 Undergraduate student/faculty ratio 
  • 150,000 alumni; 85,000 in Chicago 
  • One of only eight percent of all American colleges and universities to have a Phi Beta Kappa honor society chapter
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