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Job description
The Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) is a world‑class research facility located on Muskegon Lake in Muskegon, Michigan, that hosts faculty, researchers, and a graduate program. The institute maintains state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, a mesocosm facility, and two research vessels. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Dr. Stuart Jones and lead the collaborative global lake biogeochemistry project, providing opportunities for independent research development, funding proposals, and student mentoring.
Primary Duties
Collaborate with Dr. Stuart Jones, AWRI researchers, and international scientists
Manage large geospatial datasets
Develop, use, and refine process‑based models of lake physics and biogeochemistry
Employ appropriate statistical analyses to evaluate empirical observations and model outputs
Contribute to laboratory and institute professional activities
Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals
Present research results at national and international professional meetings
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ph.D. in aquatic ecology, limnology, data science, or a related field
Quantitative skills, including geospatial, process‑based modeling, and statistics
Expertise in the study and/or modeling of lake biogeochemical processes
Demonstrated success publishing in the peer‑reviewed literature
Collaborative and creative mindset
Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Past work mentoring undergraduate or graduate student researchers
Previous work with hydrologic and/or hydrodynamic models
Experience with high‑performance computing centers
Salary and Benefits
Minimum starting salary of $60,000
Comprehensive benefits package including health plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities
Family and childcare options on and off campus
Grand Valley State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer under federal and state laws and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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Worksite address
muskegon, MI, 49444, US
Who can apply
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