Position Announcements
Post-Doctoral Research Scientist Finger Lakes
Post-Doctoral Research Scientist
The Finger Lakes Institute (FLI) at Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) invites applications for a one-year endowed Post-Doctoral Research Scientist who will collaborate with and complement existing strengths of the FLI and HWS faculty, staff, and community.
Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. upon start date with scholarly and research interests in aquatic ecology, aquatic invasive species, biogeochemistry, limnology, hydrogeology, watershed/lake interactions and/or any other specialty that addresses pressing environmental issues in the Finger Lakes region. In addition to research, the successful candidate is expected to provide scientific support to the FLI’s community education and outreach programs, and pursue external grant support. The research scientist may also direct student research projects and teach undergraduate courses at HWS.
The FLI advances, coordinates, and disseminates scientific knowledge about the eleven Finger Lakes and surrounding environments in central and western New York. The FLI seeks to protect and promote the Finger Lakes through programming in research, education, and community outreach. The FLI also serves as a clearinghouse for environmental information for researchers, educators, policy makers, water quality officials, public and private stakeholders, and the general public.
In addition to various laboratory facilities and equipment at FLI and HWS, the Colleges own and operate a 65-foot research vessel, the R/V William Scandling, for research activities on Seneca Lake, and a converted stock pontoon boat, the JB Snow, for field work on the other Finger Lakes. Please see www.hws.edu/fli/ for a description of other facilities and equipment available on campus.
OTHER INFORMATION:
The position is a full time, 12-month, benefits eligible appointment projected to start winter 2013. The initial one-year appointment can be renewed based on satisfactory performance. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Review of applications will begin on December 18, 2012. Interested applicants should transmit an application letter that includes a research statement, a CV, and have three letters of recommendation sent under separate cover to:
Office of Human Resources
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
337 Pulteney Street
Geneva, NY 14456
email: ferran@hws.edu
EOE
Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to attracting and supporting a faculty of women and men that fully represent the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the nation and actively seek applications from under-represented groups. The Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Located on 195 acres in the heart of New York State’s Finger Lakes Region, Hobart and William Smith are independent liberal arts colleges distinctive for providing highly individualized educations. Guided by an interdisciplinary curriculum grounded in exploration and rigor, the Colleges prepare students to think critically. In partnership with the Geneva and global communities and through robust programs in career development, study-abroad, service, leadership and athletics, the Colleges foster an environment that values global citizenship, teamwork, ethics, inclusive excellence, and cultural competence.