Job Description The Geology and Geophysics Department is searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join their team. This is a regular full-time position and is eligible for benefits. Anticipated date of hire will be February 2013. This position is funded for an initial 15 months with the possibility of an extension.
This position is part of an NSF-funded project to determine the compounded impacts of ocean acidification, warming, and oxygen depletion of the health, survival and growth of benthic foraminifera. The successful candidate will work with the Principal Investigator (PI) to set up the experimental system, conduct a long-term experiment, process samples, analyze data, and write a manuscript(s). The material to be studied will be bathyal foraminifera to be collected on a research cruise in May or June 2013; the successful applicant will join this approximately one-week cruise.
Experience:
Applicants must have a PhD in biological oceanography, marine ecology, geobiology, micropaleontology, marine geochemistry or a related field at the time of initial employment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with live benthic foraminifera or other protists, expertise with the carbonate system and theory of ocean acidification, experience with a variety of microscopic and/or microanalytical techniques (e.g., epifluorescence, SEM, LA-ICP-MS), statistical analysis skills, a proven research and publication record, and good communication skills.
Physical duties for this position include but are not limited to lifting up to 50 lbs independently, carrying up to 50 lbs independently, visual abilities to include depth perception, ability to see peripherally, ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus, ability to distinguish basic colors. Occasional walking/standing, manual dexterity and mobility, use of hands for basic grasping/manipulation, occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. May be exposed to dust or other irritants, odorous chemicals or specimens and extended periods at sea. Physical duties are subject to change.
Sea Duty conditions and physical attributions: May work at least 8 hours per day and, at times in excess of 12 hours per day, 7 days per week. Sleep and work hours can deviate from those on land. May be expected to work on watch schedule (such as 8 hours on and 8 hours off or 12 hours on and 8 hours off) for all or part of a cruise or to work as hours are needed to accomplish the planned work. May need to travel during holidays and for long distances to and from foreign ports. May experience rudimentary living and working conditions, with shared and basic living quarters and laboratories. May experience bad or extreme weather conditions, including heavy seas, winter weather or hot, tropical weather. Work on deck may occur in both hot and cold conditions around the clock. Sea conditions will lead to active ship motion. Should be able to climb steep and vertical ladders and able to enter and exit compartments through hatches, doors, and sills. Should be able to carry heavy gear and participate in the loading and unloading of the ship as well as in the activities on deck and in the labs during the cruise. Shipboard environment may include: confined areas, shared sleeping quarters (berths) and bathroom facilities, small and basic berthing, fixed meal times and basic menus. modest levels of heating, cooling, ventilation, and illumination, limited or no email and internet access and limited off-duty and recreational facilities (library, lounge, movies). May be exposed to potential allergens and irritants, including paint fumes. May experience constant and intermittent loud noises, and slippery and uneven surfaces.
Review of applications will commence immediately and continue as applications are received until the position is filled.
Please combine your CV and relevant publications into one PDF document.
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