The Kansas Biological Survey, in association with Wichita State University, is hiring a post-doctoral associate to conduct research on Midwestern USA reservoirs. The primary goal is to determine the conditions associated with internal phosphorus loading in Marion Reservoir, as part of a project for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.  Marion serves as drinking water supply and popular recreational destination in central Kansas. Since 2003, CyanoHAB outbreaks have occurred routinely, resulting in numerous health advisories and several reservoir closures.

Specifically, the project aims to (i) investigate when and where hypoxia/anoxia and associated internal P loading occurs (ii) conduct a feasibility study detailing the potential effectiveness of P-binding compounds, based on water and sediment samples, and (iii) develop a 1D and/or 2D lake simulation(s) of internal P loading with varying weather conditions. Depending on the applicant's interests, a forecast model for hypolimnetic dissolved oxygen may also be developed, based on real-time weather data. This work will include use of high-frequency water quality sensors, laboratory assays, sediment coring, lake modeling, and statistical analyses. Some fieldwork and other overnight travel will be required. The successful applicant will have a background in freshwater research, solid understanding of watershed and in-lake nutrient dynamics, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Applicants should send a CV and short research statement to Ted Harris ([log in to unmask]) by 30-Jun-2019. The desired start date is August or September 2019.