Jobs and Postdocs

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  • Postdoc with James Rae at the University of St. Andrews to work on novel methods of ocean chemistry and atmospheric CO2 reconstruction over the last 100 million years. Closing Date 21 June 2019 (Interviews will be held the week of July 8)
  • Postdoc in biospheric modelling and analyses of the terrestrial carbon cycle and GHG budgets, 3-year position in CSIRO, Australia and get involved with the Global Carbon Project-REgional Carbon Cycle Assessment and Processes. Applications Close: 10:59pm AEST, 20 June 2019.
  • Postdoc at University of Liverpool, UK in Professor Tagliabue’s research group with the “Bermuda Atlantic Iron Time-series” (BAIT) project, a new joint NSF-NERC funded project that links world leading laboratories in the UK and USA. BAIT will bring together observations and modelling to better understand the processes regulating the ocean iron cycle in the upper ocean over the seasonal cycle, using the Bermuda Atlantic Time Series as a natural laboratory. You should have a PhD in ocean biogeochemistry or a related discipline and will be based in the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of Liverpool; the post is available immediately for 24 months. Closing date: 13 June 2019
  • Postdoctoral position in ocean metals ecology in The John Lab at the University of Southern California. The applicant will develop large-volume trace-metal clean mesocosms. This experimental setup will allow us to explore the role of trace-metals on ocean ecology, moving beyond the ‘instantaneous’ effects measured in typical bottle incubations towards longer-term ecosystem-scale experimentation. Initial experiments will focus on the role of iron from dust in supporting nitrogen fixation in the oceans, with further experiments based on the specific skills and interests of the postdoc, and on opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration. Possible areas of further research include the biological cycling of trace-metal isotopes, the role of trace-metals in viral ecology, or the use of mesocosms to constrain global numerical models of metal cycling. The postdoc will have frequent opportunities for collaboration and travel through the Simons Collaboration on Ocean Processes and Ecology (SCOPE) project. Applicants should send a CV and a cover letter describing areas of research interest to Professor Seth John (sethjohn@usc.edu).
  • Post-doc fellowship in biological fractionation of non-traditional isotopes at Lab of Oceanography of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, expected date of employment 1 October 2019. The relationships between the concentrations of trace metals and marine biomass and biodiversity remain uncertain. The ISO2MET ANR project targets to apply stable isotope fractionations of trace metals in marine ecotoxicology, and to determine the relationship. The post-doc will focus his/her activity on characterizing and quantifying biological fractionation of lithium, copper and zinc isotopes in the marine environment. The post-doc will also participate to the experimental work initiated at the cellular level, in collaboration with a laboratory located at the Faculty of Medicine in Nice. At the organism level, the candidate will perform high sensitivity isotopic measurements on plankton, plankton-feeders, fishes, bivalves and corals, collected in contrasted environments, or cultured under controlled conditions. The objective is to establish the control laws of biological isotope fractionations in the ocean and to provide new approaches in ecotoxicology, paleoenvironment and medical fields. Candidates should hold a PhD in non-traditional isotopes in the environment and have significant skills in biology and/or paleo-environments. Experience in modeling isotopic and geochemical data would be an asset. The capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to communicate and write easily in English is essential. Additional expertise will be appreciated in ecotoxicology and environmental science. LOV is a joint research unit of both the CNRS and Sorbonne University, and is a French marine station specialized in plankton ecology, ocean acidification and marine biogeochemical cycles. At LOV, the post-doc will participate to the newly formed Chemistry-Ocean-Climate (CHOC) team dynamics, that involve 8 researchers, technical staffs and several PhD students. In the context of the project, the post-doc will be part of the ANR ISO2MET team and will benefit from the interdisciplinary and numerous interactions of its members from LOV, LP2M (Nice), IAEA-Monaco, LIENSs (LaRochelle) and ENS-Lyon. Equipped clean laboratories, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, GC and EA-IRMS are part of the CHOC and the LIENSs platforms. MC-ICP-MS are available in ENS-Lyon. Modeling is performed in collaboration with Nice University biophysicists. Send CV, name of two references, motivation letter to nathalie.vigier@obs-vlfr.fr and to isabelle.maire@obs-vlfr.fr, before 30 June 2019.
  • Two postdocs in Plouzané, France on the Biogeochemical Impact of Iron released by Marine particles of sedimentary and hydrothermal origin (BIIM) Project which aims to 1) assess the processes leading to the net dissolution of abiotic particulate iron from sedimentary and hydrothermal origin, and 2) evaluate its impact on marine biogeochemistry.
    • Postdoc 1: trace metal ocean biogeochemistry-12 months, renewable 12 months: in charge of undertaking careful dissolution experiments of sedimentary and hydrothermal particles. Analyses will include SF-ICP-MS (Element XR/SeaFAST), iron organic speciation by competitive ligand exchange adsorptive cathodic stripping voltammetry (CLE-ACSV) and SEM/XDS imaging. He/She will interpret the results regarding the parameters affecting the dissolution of iron from suspended sedimentary particles. He/she will be interacting with the modellers so that outputs of these experiments can be embedded in biogeochemical models. The end goal of this work is to produce an assessment of the global biogeochemical impact of iron particles on the dissolved iron distribution and variability that, in turn, will impact global biological production patterns.Previous experience with trace metal clean analytical techniques is required. Excellent oral and written English and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team are compulsory. He/She is expected to publish the results in high-impact journals and participate to international conferences. Strong knowledge in trace metal biogeochemical cycles are required. To apply, a CV, a letter of application (2 pages max) and the names of three referees should be emailed to helene.planquette@univ-brest.fr. All applications for this post should be received in advance of on Tuesday 25th June 2019. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. Starting date would ideally be September 2019.
    • Postdoc 2 – Ocean Biogeochemistry Modelling, 24 months: in charge of setting up the numerical simulation of this newly considered iron compartment. The modelisation will have more specifically to take into account the impact of external parameters (e.g. T°, light, bacteria abundance) on the dissolution of these iron particles. The selected candidate will have to write the equations describing the time evolution of the dissolved iron originating from the iron particles. A 0D model derived from these equations will then have to be coded in Fortran (in order to be easily incorporated in the full 3D biogeochemical model, later in the project) and used to numerically simulate the role of the various in-situ environmental parameters (e.g. T°, light, sediment types) on the dissolved iron concentration. Results of the 0D simulations will be confronted to the comparable experimental data to refine the parameterization. In some cases, this confrontation between the 0D simulations and the experimental data may lead us to modify the experimental design, which has been thought to be flexible. Then, the processes modelled in 0D will be embedded in a 3D ocean biogeochemical model (PISCES) by adding the code corresponding to the influence of the iron particles on the dissolved iron to the PISCES iron module. The end goal of this work is to produce an assessment of the global biogeochemical impact of iron particles on the dissolved iron distribution and variability that, in turn, will impact global biological production patterns. He/She is expected to publish the results in high-impact journals and participate to international conferences. Previous experience with biogeochemical modelling (Unix/Linux environment, Fortran) and knowledge in trace metal biogeochemical cycles are required. Excellent oral and written English and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team are compulsory. To apply, a CV, a letter of application (2 pages max) and the names of three referees should be emailed to helene.planquette@univ-brest.fr. All applications for this post should be received in advance of on Monday 17th June 2019. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. Starting date would ideally be in September 2019. For further information, contact Dr Thomas Gorgues: thomas.gorgues@ird.fr
  • Postdoctoral research associate –  computational research on ocean biological-physical interactions in Scott Doney’s group at U. Virginia – to work with data sets & models from NASA NAAMES, Palmer LTER & CESM model.
  • Two Postdoctoral Positions in Ocean Biogeochemical Modeling at UCLA, to join two projects aimed at: (1) modeling the ocean’s nitrogen cycle, with particular emphasis on low-oxygen processes; (2) modeling phytoplankton dynamics and harmful algal blooms (HAB), with a focus on the California Current region. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and interdisciplinary research group, located at the University of California Los Angeles, engaged in development and application of Regional Earth System Models to a wide range of questions in biogeochemistry, ecology, and climate. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Earth Sciences, Ecology, or a related field, effective oral and written communication skills, and experience with development and analysis of numerical ocean biogeochemistry/ecosystem models. Experience with the ROMS modeling system, Matlab/Python is strongly encouraged. Candidates should submit a CV, a 1-page statement of research interests and goals, and contact information for up to 3 references to Daniele Bianchi (dbianchi@atmos.ucla.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the available positions are filled. The initial term of appointment is one year, renewable on an annual basis.
  • Biogeochemistry group at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a postdoctoral scientist in marine microbial ecology. Deadline Jun 1, 2019 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
  • Postdoc in chemical oceanography on the Biogeochemistry Team at NOC Southampton, contact Pete Brown. Closing date: 26 May 2019
  • Postdoc in Seagrass Ecosystem Research Lab to conduct research on the biogeochemistry of carbonates and air-water CO2 exchange over south Florida seagrasses at Florida International University open until filled
  • The Fuhrman Lab at Univ. Southern California has a postdoc opening in marine microbial ecology, to do experiments on growth and viral infection in natural mixed communities. Must be experienced with fieldwork, ‘omics, and big data. Send CV, interests, contact info for 3 references to fuhrman@usc.edu.
  • One-year postdoc specializing in coral reef carbonate chemistry (see full details on OA Exchange) within the Acidification, Climate, and Coral Reef Ecosystems Team (ACCRETE), a subunit of the Coral Health and Monitoring Program, to work closely with scientists at Univ. Miami RSMAS and NOAA AMOL’s Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystem Division. The position does not require the applicant to relocate to Miami, duties can be fulfilled remotely 1) Focusing on synthesis and analysis of the NCRMP Ocean Acidification Enterprise datasets, i.e. baseline carbonate, diurnal suite, and census-based carbonate budgeting; 2) developing foundational models to link oceanic carbonate projection models with coastal biogeochemistry in focal island area within the NCRMP framework; and 3) Co-authors manuscripts describing the research for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals and outreach materials for a general audience.
  • Postdoc to model climate change impacts on the Northeast US marine ecosystem using Atlantis located either the Woods Hole, MA lab or Narragansett, RI lab (NEFSC). Contact: vincent.saba@noaa.gov
  • Post-doctoral Fellowships in Marine Microbial Ecology from the Simons Foundation (applications due June 14); the Simons Foundation also sponsors the Regional Graduate Network of Oceanography (RGNO) in Namibia through SCOR; therefore, SCOR particularly encourages applications from individuals interested in research on microbial ecology in the Benguela upwelling system
  • Estuarine biogeochemistry postdoctoral associate in the Spivak lab in the University of Georgia’s Department of Marine Science. The closing date for full consideration is April 30, 2019, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
  • Data science postdocs at Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute (HDSI), University of California, San Diego – 100% supported by HDSI (and will be assigned an HDSI affiliated mentor) but will be free to collaborate with any researchers at UCSD.
  • A position will open up soon for a two year postdoc position with Alessandro Tagliabue linked to a newly funded NSF-NERC project based on iron cycling at the Bermuda Atlantic Time Series site. The postdoc will be focussed on developing a new iron cycle model. Flexible start date. For now contact Dr. Tagliabue for more information. This is an exciting joint NSF NERC project. The postdoc will join a great team led by Pete Sedwick (ODU) and includes Kristen Buck (USF), Dan Ohnemus (UGA), Ben Twining (Bigelow) and Rod Johnson (BIOS)
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate in numeric modeling of coastal systems to work with Dr. Y. Joseph Zhang at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS).  The postdoc will join ongoing projects involving the development and application of numeric models to coastal hydrodynamics, geomorphological and ecological processes. Research activities will contribute to development and implementation of the next generation seamless ‘creek-to-ocean’ forecasts based on the SCHISM modeling system.
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate: Merging top-down and bottom-up approaches to partition carbon and water fluxes between the atmosphere and biosphere with Dr. Anna Michalak’s lab at CIS in Stanford (location base), Dr. Trevor Keenan’s lab at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (LBNL) in Berkeley, and Dr. Joshua Fisher at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena
  • UW School of Oceanography seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with a team (Crusius, Murray, Bundy) focused on understanding the inputs of metals and/or metal isotopes to Gulf of Alaska surface waters. This position will contribute to a project that involves land-based sampling in remote Alaskan island and/or coastal locations, together with metal and isotopic analyses, aimed at assessing the dust flux to Gulf of Alaska surface waters and at distinguishing Alaskan dust, Asian dust, and fossil fuel-derived inputs. This position is full-time (100% FTE), 12-months/year, with an initial term appointment of one year (12 months), renewable for a second year, assuming satisfactory performance. The start date is negotiable and the position is available immediately. Contact John Crusius
  • The Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (CAOS; http://caos.iisc.as.in) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc; https://iisc.ac.in) welcomes applications from recent PhDs in oceanography for the newly established Raman Postdoctoral Fellowships. Candidates of all nationalities are eligible to apply. The application form, details regarding the application process, salary and qualifications can be found at https://iisc.ac.in/post-docs/. The initial appointments will be for a period of two years. Details on research fields in oceanography are available from Prof. P. N. Vinayachandran (vinay@iisc.ac.in)
  • POSTDOC POSITION in satellite algorithms in coastal environment at Old Dominion University with Dr. Richard Zimmerman and Dr. Victoria Hill. Applicant will work on a NASA-funded project to evaluate the use of high spatial resolution multispectral imagery for nearshore coastal environments including seagrass meadows and kelp forests, as well as marginal ice zones in the Arctic Ocean. Opportunity exists to participate in other projects involving carbon cycling in coastal environments, ecosystem modeling and ecological physiology of aquatic macrophytes, phytoplankton and ice algae.
  • Postdoc in marine biogeochemistry to participate in a research project on marine dissolved organic phosphorus and the role of compound-specific phosphorus hydrolase transformations in the marine phosphorus cycle with the Duhamel Lab at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Proposed start date January 2019.
  • 2-year postdoctoral fellowship at URI Graduate School of Oceanography to study microbially mediated biogeochemistry of C1 compounds in the Central Arctic during the MOSAiC Expedition. The successful candidate will participate in a portion of the year-long MOSAiC drift aboard the R/V Polarstern, beginning late 2019, as well as pre- and post-expedition activities. The position is based at URI/GSO with time spent at Scripps Inst. of Oceanography in San Diego, and at the Alfred Wegener Institute in Bremerhaven to train and interact with our collaborators.
  • Postdoctoral Scholar in Experimental Chemical Thermodynamics of Seawater at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
  • NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) is seeking postdoctoral scientists in Oceanography to work on projects related to the oceans role in climate, ocean-climate interactions, heat and carbon uptake, and ocean biogeochemistry.
    1) Ocean Modeling and Analysis, Advisors: Anastasia Romanou and Gavin A. Schmidt
    2) Ocean Biogeochemical Modeling, Advisors: Anastasia Romanou, Gavin Schmidt and Tim Hall
    The fellowships are designed to help advance NASA’s climate modeling efforts by combining NASA observations with models and utilizing novel techniques in numerical analysis as well as data science. Successful candidates will be expected to work with the NASA-GISS climate model, NASA observations and in collaboration with scientists at NASA-GISS. Candidates’ background may be in Physical and/or Biogeochemical Oceanography, Earth Science, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science. NASA Postdoctoral Program application deadlines are March 1st, July 1st and November 1st each year. Eligible candidates within five years of receiving their PhD may apply as Postdoctoral Fellows and those with more than five years after their PhD may apply as a Senior Fellows.
  • Atmospheric Science Postdoc Position in Deep Learning for Climate Model Parameterization open until filled
  • Postdoc at Applied Physics Laboratory-University of Washington in investigating (sub)mesoscale dynamics using a combination of in situ and satellite observations with a focus on (sub)mesoscale variability in open ocean salinity and ocean color. Open until filled
  • Research Fellow (post-doctoral) in Oceanography within the Asian School of the Environment (ASE)
  • NASA JPL Postdoc Estimating and Studying the Global Ocean Ecology and Carbon Cycle Using Observations and Numerical Models with Michelle Gierach and Dimitris Menemenlis
  • Postdoctoral scholarship in oceanography at Bermuda Inst. Ocean Sciences (BIOS)

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