Postdoctoral Researcher - AWRI (Adjunct Salaried)

The Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) is a world‑class research facility located on Muskegon Lake in Muskegon, Michigan, that hosts faculty, researchers, and a graduate program. The institute maintains state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, a mesocosm facility, and two research vessels. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Dr. Stuart Jones and lead the collaborative global lake biogeochemistry project, providing opportunities for independent research development, funding proposals, and student mentoring.

Primary Duties

• Collaborate with Dr. Stuart Jones, AWRI researchers, and 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 laboratory and institute professional activities
• Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals
• Present research results at national and international professional meetings

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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
• Collaborative and creative mindset
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Past work mentoring undergraduate or graduate student researchers
• Previous work with hydrologic and/or hydrodynamic models
• Experience with high‑performance computing centers

Salary and Benefits

• Minimum starting salary of $60,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including health plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities
• Family and childcare options on and off campus

Grand Valley State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer under federal and state laws and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.