Open Positions

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Department of Entomology at Virginia Tech is accepting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate. Research will focus on ecological and biogeochemical effects introducing native unionid mussels into two restored urban headwater streams in Reston, Virginia – Snakeden Branch and The Glade. The incumbent will work in a team of experts for each of the key components of the stated research needs that will include a holistic and practical understanding of the outcomes of mussel restoration with respect to the ecological processes, water quality, and biological communities. The primary responsibilities of the incumbent will be 1) coordinating research efforts across team members; 2) measuring and analyzing features of individual mussels, mussel beds, and stream reaches to describe the role mussels play in stream ecosystem function; 3) modeling mussel functions across mussel densities at different spatial and temporal scales. Duties will require frequent trips to Reston, VA for a day or overnight trips.

Official link to the position: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/527778/postdoctoral-research-associate