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Two postdoc positions at Univ of Washington in biology of harmful algae blooms and coastal biophysical modeling

The PNWTOX project, jointly funded by NOAA and NSF, aims to determine
the dynamics that link Oregon and Washington beaches subject to
harmful algae blooms (HABs) with the offshore incubation regions where
HABs originate. We are looking for two Postdoctoral Research
Associates to participate in the development of numerical and
statistical models that predict the comparative success of HAB species
along the complex, highly variable transport pathways that link the
Juan de Fuca Eddy and Heceta Bank, via waters influenced by the
Columbia River plume, with coastal beaches. Postdoc projects will
likely include development of biogeochemical and individual-based
models, implementation in existing circulation models, formulation of
biological hypotheses via multivariate analysis, and validation of the
models using rich biological datasets.

A Ph.D. in Oceanography or an allied field is required. One postdoc
will join the UW School of Oceanography to work primarily with Dr.
Evelyn Lessard; a background in multivariate statistics and
phytoplankton population ecology is preferred for this position. The
other postdoc will join the UW Applied Physics Lab to work primarily
with Dr. Neil Banas; both biological and physical oceanographers with
strong quantitative skills and interest in cross-disciplinary problems
will be considered. Both postdocs should be interested in
collaborating broadly within a highly interdisciplinary research team.

Each full-time position is for one year with the possibility of
renewal for a second year given satisfactory performance. Applicants
should send a cover letter describing research interests and
experience, a current CV, and the names of three references to either
Evelyn Lessard (elessard@uw.edu) or Neil Banas
(neil@apl.washington.edu). Applicants to either position will be
automatically considered for the other.  Review of applicants will
begin April 1, with an anticipated start date of summer or fall, 2010.
 For questions, please contact either PI.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer.  The University is building a culturally diverse
faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women,
minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.
University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and
service.

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