Postdoctoral Researcher - AWRI (Adjunct Salaried)
About the role
The Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) is a world-class research facility situated on Muskegon Lake in Muskegon, MI, on the shores of Lake Michigan. The institute houses a dozen faculty, numerous research staff, and a robust graduate program. Located 30 miles from the main Grand Valley State University campus, AWRI maintains state-of-the-art analytical and molecular laboratories, a mesocosm facility, and two research vessels.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Dr. Stuart Jones, AWRI-based researchers, and other international scientists
- Manage large geospatial datasets
- Develop, use, and refine process-based models of lake physics and biogeochemistry
- Employ appropriate statistical analyses to evaluate empirical observations and model outputs
- Contribute to lab and institute professional activities
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
- Present research results at national and international professional meetings
Requirements
- Ph.D. in aquatic ecology, limnology, data science, or a related field
- Quantitative skills, including geospatial, process-based modeling, and statistics
- Expertise in the study and/or modeling of lake biogeochemical processes
- Demonstrated success publishing in the peer-reviewed literature
- A collaborative and creative mindset
Preferred
- Previous work mentoring undergraduate or graduate student researchers
- Experience with hydrologic and/or hydrodynamic models
- Experience with high performance computing centers
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in aquatic ecology, limnology, data science, or a related field
- Quantitative skills, including geospatial, process-based modeling, and statistics
- Expertise in the study and/or modeling of lake biogeochemical processes
- Demonstrated success publishing in the peer-reviewed literature
- A collaborative and creative mindset
Skills
- Collaborative and creative mindset
Benefits
Minimum starting salary of $60,000. The university offers an excellent comprehensive package that includes health plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities, effective on date of hire. Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available.
About AWRI
The Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) is a world-class research facility situated on Muskegon Lake in Muskegon, MI, on the shores of Lake Michigan. The institute houses a dozen faculty, numerous research staff, and a robust graduate program. Located 30 miles from the main Grand Valley State University campus, AWRI maintains state-of-the-art analytical and molecular laboratories, a mesocosm facility, and two research vessels.
Contact Information
- Stuart Jones, 616-331-3749
How to Apply
- A brief cover letter summarizing your past experiences, future research goals, and fit within the project
- Your CV
- A maximum two-page research statement that describes your past research experience and interests/ideas for research in global lake biogeochemistry
- The names and contact information for three references
Application Deadline
The review process will begin on October 1, 2026. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University thereafter.