Position AnnouncementWATERSHED HYDROLOGY
School of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries
Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
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College of Agriculture, Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Rank: Assistant Professor (12 month, tenure-track)
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Watershed Hydrology or closely related field with emphasis on renewable natural resources. Experience in soils, landscape ecology, and spatial technologies desirable. Research experience in the relationship of watershed hydrology to natural resource management is essential; area of specialization is flexible, but experience with water and hydrology issues in coastal marshes, streams and lakes, and/or upland and bottomland forests is preferred. Teaching experience is highly desirable; must be able to effectively communicate with undergraduate and graduate students, clientele groups, and professionals in the field of watershed hydrology.
Nature of Work: Responsibilities will include development of an ecologically-oriented, externally funded research program dealing with watershed hydrology in the lower and mid-South region, including the Gulf Coast marshes. Candidate must work effectively with state, federal, and private organizations, obtain research grants, conduct basic and applied research, publish findings in a variety of outlets, participate in university committees, advise graduate students, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The School offers a stimulating research environment, a strong graduate program, considerable resources to establish a research program, and is recognized as one of the leading institutions in North America for scholarly activity in the field of natural resource management. Teaching duties will include undergraduate and graduate courses, depending on expertise, and development of a graduate course in area of specialty.
Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include retirement system, earned annual and sick leave, University holidays, and optional group hospitalization and life insurance.
Date Available: November 1, 2001 or until a suitable candidate is identified
Application Deadline: August 15, 2001 or until a suitable candidate is selected.
Application Procedure: Send of letter of interest, curriculum vitae, reprints, and at least three letters of reference to:
Chair, Watershed Hydrology Search Committee
School of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries
Louisiana State University
227 FWF Building
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
The LSU System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.