Postdoctoral Investigator - Geobiology Description
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratories of Joan
Bernhard and Dan McCorkle - Geology and Geophysics Department at the
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution starting in spring/summer 2008. The
position is part of an NSF-funded project to determine the impact of
rising seawater pCO2, as a result of increasing atmospheric carbon
dioxide, on the health and survival of benthic foraminifera. The
successful candidate will work with the PIs to refine the design of a
series of time-course CO2 enrichment laboratory culture experiments, and
will have principal responsibility for conducting those experiments
(including determination of cell survival and of shell structure), and
for subsequent data analysis and manuscript preparation. He or she also
will participate in sample collection at sites in Scandinavia, New
England, and Florida.
Experience:
Applicants must have a PhD in geobiology, biological oceanography,
marine ecology, 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 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.
Application procedure:
Review of applications will commence immediately and continue as
applications are received until the position is filled. The preferred
starting date is 15 May 2008. The position is fully funded for an
initial 12-14 months, with the possibility of an extension. For more
information to apply, please begin the on-line application process by
visiting WHOI’s new career center at http://jobs.whoi.edu (Postdoctoral
Investigator Geobiology, job 08-03-01). You can also email a cover
letter describing your experience and qualifications, a current CV,
PDF’s of your relevant publications, and the names and addresses of
three references to: seayou@whoi.edu. WHOI is an equal opportunity
employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to
apply. Sea duty required.
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