St. Croix Water Research Station Postdoctoral Fellow

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental research on lakes, rivers, and wetlands focusing on ecological stressors like climate change and pollution
• Provide technical expertise in areas such as aquatic ecology, limnology, hydrology, GIS, or environmental geochemistry
• Coordinate research activities with external partners and prepare technical reports for funding agencies
• Write and contribute to scientific papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals
• Build partnerships through participation in scientific societies, workshops, and conferences
• Provide expertise for museum outreach efforts and assist in planning research-related events
• Supervise and mentor research staff, interns, and volunteers

Requirements

• PhD in environmental sciences (e.g., ecology, geology, biology, civil engineering, or related fields)
• Proven track record of scientific publication and technical report writing
• Experience conducting research that translates to environmental applications
• Proficiency in standard office and data analysis software relevant to the field
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment

About the Company

The Science Museum of Minnesota conducts vital research through the St. Croix Watershed Research Station to better understand aquatic ecosystems and watershed processes. We are dedicated to advancing scholarly understanding of environmental systems and sharing that knowledge with both the scientific and lay communities.