Research Associate

$60,450 - $65,000/Yr

Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY

Full-time - Senior

Syracuse, NY

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Associate position at Syracuse University involves conducting simulations and research using environmental watershed models to understand and project changes in nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems. This role is critical for analyzing the impacts of climate change and air quality on ecosystems in significant locations such as the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

Responsibilities

• Conduct simulations using the PnET-CN daily model to understand processes and conditions driving recent changes in nutrient cycling at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, NH.
• Conduct simulations using the PnET-BGC model to project changes in nutrient cycling at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, NH under future scenarios of climate change and air quality.
• Conduct simulations using the PnET-BGC model to evaluate past and project future changes in nutrient cycling at the Great Smoky Mountain National Park under past observations of conditions and future scenarios of climate change and air quality.

Requirements

• PhD in Environmental Engineering.
• Experience in environmental modeling and watershed modeling, coding, and data analysis.
• Knowledge and experience with the models PnET-CN daily and PnET-BGC.
• Familiarity with literature on nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems, watershed biogeochemical process modeling, and climate and air pollution effects on forest ecosystems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $60,450 - $65,000 per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and research collaboration.
• Access to university resources and facilities.