The Bernhardt lab at Duke University is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to participate in a new research initiative examining the impacts of manufactured nanomaterials on biogeochemical cycling in soils and sediments in aquatic/wetland systems (funded through the Center for theEnvironmental Impacts of Nanomaterials CEINT). The postdoctoralassociate will work closely with Emily Bernhardt (Department of Biology), Curt Richardson (Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment) and Claudia Gunsch (Duke's Pratt School of Engineering). We hope to recruit a postdoctoral scholar that will complement the existing expertise in our laboratories by having significant prior experience in one or more of the following areas: 1) linking microbial gene expression or enzyme activity with biogeochemical functions; 2) expertise in colloid chemistry in soils or natural waters; or 3) experience in toxicological studies with aquatic/terrestrial vegetation. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a large interdisciplinary initiative to examine the effects of nanomaterials on ecosystem processes. In year one, salary will be $39,000 along with Duke's very competitive benefits package. Funds are available through CEINT to support travel to present results at scientific meetings and for short-term training and research opportunities at other member institutions within CEINT. Learn more about the cooperating research units at Bernhardt lab at http://www.biology.duke.edu/bernhardtlab/, the Duke University Wetland Center at www.env.duke.edu/wetland and about the new CEINT at http://ceint.duke.edu/.\
To apply send a letter describing your research interests, your curriculm vitae, pdfs of one or two representative publications and the names of three references to Emily Bernhardt at emily.bernhardt@duke.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately.
