The National Research Council of the National Academies is accepting applications for a postdoctoral research award tenable at the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Cincinnati, OH. Duration of award is one year, possibly renewable for up to three years maximum. Award includes a competitive stipend, relocation, professional travel, and health insurance. 

The postdoctoral research associate will conduct research related to ecological and environmental sustainability along with other researchers in the Sustainable Environments Branch (SEB). SEB uses a multidisciplinary approach, which employs ecologists, economists, engineers, environmental scientists, geographers, and physical scientists, to address sustainability issues in both watershed management and regional environmental management. This research opportunity focuses on land use in urban systems with an emphasis on green infrastructure (GI) and stormwater management. It will require collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data in order to assess management decisions of communities as they attempt to manage stormwater using various GI options. The overall objective is to identify, test, and demonstrate ecological benefits and services provided by GI and that relate to sustainability of communities in urban areas. Ideally, the researcher will be an ecologist with a focus on urban ecology and the spatial/temporal aspects relevant to urban green space. 

Prospective applicants should visit the NRC Web site at http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/RAP/PGA_046584, click on “Search for Research Opportunities,” key in “Hopton” and press the “Click to Search” button. The opportunity is titled “Estimating Ecological Benefits from Green Infrastructure in Urban Systems.” Inquires about the opportunity should be directed to Dr. Matt Hopton at 513-569-7718 or hopton.matthew@epa.gov. Applicants should begin a dialog with Dr. Hopton as early as possible, before their anticipated application deadline. Applications must be submitted online directly to the NRC. CVs will not be accepted in lieu of online applications. Check web site for availability of online applications and note the application deadlines. Questions about the application process can be directed to the NRC at 202-334-2760 (tel) or rap@nas.edu.