Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi

The Wetlands and Coastal Ecology Branch is seeking resumes from early to mid-career scientists with advanced graduate degrees and experience working in coastal and marine ecosystems.

The Branch is part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Environmental Laboratory located in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Branch researchers work on a range of basic and applied research projects. Topics include: coastal, nearshore, and offshore fisheries and benthic communities; acoustics research related to the impact of sound on aquatic species and distribution of those species; restoration and resilience of coastal ecosystems, including marshes, dunes, and beaches; beneficial use and placement of dredged materials; threatened and endangered species; fundamental research into how coastal and marine ecosystems function and the benefits these systems provide society; and impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems. Research is conducted nationwide, with opportunities for collaborations with academia and government agencies in the United States and abroad.

Resumes should demonstrate strong technical writing skills; expertise in coastal and marine ecosystems; experience in experimental design, data management and analysis; and the ability to work in a strong team environment. The ERDC is one of the most diverse engineering and scientific research organizations in the world, providing high quality, responsive engineering and environmental research for the Army and Nation.

If interested, submit resumes to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

DEADLINE: March 31, 2016

Website: www.erdc.usace.army.mil