OCB Postdoc Exchange!
Please send job and postdoc listings (include title, location, link to full listing and close date) to ocb_news@whoi.edu.
Jobs
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Senior Lecturer (Marine Science)/ Marine Carbonate Chemist. The Department of Marine Science Te Tari Pūtaiao Taimoana at the University of Otago, New Zealand, and the National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA, NZ) seek applications for a Researcher/Senior Lecturer position in marine biogeochemistry, with experience/expertise in carbonate chemistry (a confirmation-path [tenure track], permanent position). Closes July 2
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US GO-SHIP(https://usgoship.ucsd.edu/) is seeking a scientist with experience in physical and/or biogeochemical hydrography and in oceanographic expedition organization who would be interested in participating as Chief Scientist on the 2024 GO-SHIP occupation of the ARC01 hydrographic section across the Arctic Ocean. Preferred candidates will have extensive previous experience with organizing and executing oceanographic field studies (particularly in the Arctic and/or in ice) and/or will have been a Chief or Co-Chief Scientist or a Principal Investigator on a previous US GO-SHIP cruise. Application Deadline June 16, 2023. Full Details: https://usgoship.ucsd.edu/2023/05/19/seeking-chief-scientist-for-us-go-ship-2024-arc01/ Contact: Alison Macdonald amacdonald@whoi.edu
- Several new openings are available from the IOCCP website: http://www.ioccp.org/index.php/jobs Specifically you might be interested in a set of positions within the scope of the German Helmholtz programme "Strengthening transfer and innovation in the association - by building innovation platforms as sustainable and structure-building measures", where the German Helmholtz Centres: GEOMAR, AWI and HEREON have received a grant to build up the "SOOP" ("Shaping an Ocean Of Possibilities") innovation platform. For Helmholtz positions you might also consult their dedicated pages directly: https://www.geomar.de/en/karriere/open-positions
https://www.awi.de/en/work-study/jobs/job-offer.html
https://www.hereon.de/career/vacancies/index.php.en
These positions are immediately available, the contract will run until the end of the funding period on 31 December 2025. A prolongation until 30 June 2026 or a change into a permanent position may be possible after that date, subject to the availability of further funding. - IBSS is hiring an Ocean Color Remote Sensing Specialist to develop hyperspectral oceanographic remote sensing products that are applicable to the NASA Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) and future ocean color missions. The remote sensing specialist will work with a team of federal (NOAA/NEFSC/EDAB) and academic scientists to compile and collect in situ optical measurements and create operational products relevant for fisheries science and ecosystem based management. Expertise in ocean color remote sensing data and algorithm development is wanted. A strong candidate will also have good coding and communication skills and be expected to lead efforts to transition newly developed products to operational status. If you have any questions, please contact Lacey Bluemel ( lacey.bluemel@ibsscorp.com).
- The Integrative Programs Section within the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE) in the Directorate of Geosciences (GEO) announces a nationwide search for a Program Director (Permanent) with experience and expertise in cyberinfrastructure/cybersecurity. The Integrative Programs Section supports oceanographic facilities including the Academic Research Fleet (ARF), the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) and the Ocean Discovery Program (ODP). This Program Director will be responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive cyberinfrastructure plan with a focus on cybersecurity for the ARF as well as for other infrastructure. In addition, the PD will manage the HiSeasNet program (internet at sea) for the fleet, the development/implementation of a standardized network architecture, and serve as the NSF representative for the SatNAG (Satellite Network Advisory Group) and the CIWG (Cyberinfrastructure Working Group). Closes June 2
- ESA Senior Climate Applications Scientist – Oceanography Deadline 8 May 2023
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USGS has revised their posting for a GS-13 Biologist/Physical Scientist position to be the Chief of Staff for the National Nature Assessment. This is a term appointment (i.e., 1 year at a time, up to 4 years). It is now open to any U.S. citizen who meets the Requirements and Qualifications. The position is open until 4/24 or when they receive 100 applications.
- BODC autonomous platforms lead data manager role - apply by April 28
- New Project Officer for the International SOLAS Office in Xiamen, China. Apply by May 8
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Are you passionate about driving the development of the next generation of ocean observing technology? The National Oceanography Centre (UK) is looking for a head for its Ocean Technology & Engineering Group. The team has a strong history of developing novel technology for marine research, working closely with scientists locally and internationally to enable cutting edge scientific research. Please see more information & apply by April 30 at https://careers.noc.ac.uk/vacancy/head-ocean-technology-engineering-group-476465.html
- Program Director Position with NSF Biological Oceanography Program. Also a temporary position which will be filled as an IPA, VSEE or Fed Temp appointment. Apply by April 20
- Ocean Visions seeks a Program Officer to help support and coordinate all aspects of the Ocean Visions – UN Decade Collaborative Center for Ocean-Climate Solutions (OV-UN DCC) and the Global Ecosystem for Ocean Solutions (GEOS) program. This includes organizing and/or helping to facilitate various functions and initiatives, assisting with the creation of new expert groups, organizing webinars and workshops, fundraising, and more. Application review begins March 27
- The Physical Oceanography (PO) Program within the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE) in the Directorate of Geosciences (GEO) announces a nationwide search for a Program Director (Rotator) with experience and expertise in any area of Physical Oceanography. The search opened on March 3, 2023 and is open until filled.
- Rutgers University is looking for an Academic Year, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor with an interest in building a research and teaching program focused on evolutionary processes in the ocean and their feedbacks on Earth Systems. The search committee will be reviewing applications in February/March.
- The Marine Geology and Geophysics Program (MGG) within the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE) in the Directorate of Geosciences (GEO) announces a nationwide search for a Program Director (Rotator) with experience and expertise in marine geology preferably focusing on igneous petrology or geochemistry or in plate tectonics, submarine volcanology and hydrothermal processes. Open until filled
- Open Rank Professor in Marine, Atmospheric, Environmental or Earth Sciences with Data Science Expertise, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA. Positions currently open in the Ocean Sciences and Atmospheric Sciences departments until filled. View details and apply at this link
- Director of the Darling Marine Center, Walpole, ME, Close date: 3/30/2023
- The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, UK have an exciting opening for a carbonate chemist to join us in developing new autonomous instruments for ocean biogeochemistry. We are also seeking engineers in mechatronics and electronics. More information about the group is at www.noc.ac.uk/ote.
- Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Reviews begin March 9
- The NOAA EcoFOCI program is hiring! Join us at NOAA’s Cooperative Institute at the University of Washington as a Mooring Technician to support long-term ecosystem research in the Gulf of Alaska, Bering and Chukchi Seas.
RESEARCH SCIENTIST 4: MOORING TECHNICIAN - Early career person with skills in developing coalitions and driving forward coalition projects wanted at Ocean Conservancy as the Climate Science Coordinator, working mostly on our ocean carbon dioxide removal portfolio, involving collaborating with other environmental NGOs and federal partners to help build out a really effective and environmentally and socially just national OCDR research enterprise. Sally Mikhail (sally@recruitpetra.com) will be helping with the recruiting process, so candidates’ initial questions should go to her.
- Oceans and Atmosphere Assistant, Associate, or Full Researcher at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Next review date: Monday, May 1, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Oct 1, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
- The Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences (DMCS) at Rutgers University is seeking to hire a full time Academic Year, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor with an interest in building a research and teaching program. Application review begins in early/mid February
- Research Technician position at the Tzortziou Bio-Optics Laboratory at the Center for Discovery and Innovation, City College of New York, and Lamont Doherty Earth
Observatory at Columbia University. Start date Summer - Fall 2023 - Ocean Acidification (OA) Lab Manager at Downeast Institute in Beals, Maine. For a complete job description, or to submit your resume and cover letter, email rholmberg@downeastinstitute.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
- Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Marine Biology - School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences and School of Oceanography, Univ. Washington
- The University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography is searching for two new tenure track faculty. This position announcements can be found here. Assistant Professor of Oceanography - (2 positions). Applications will be reviewed beginning February 15, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
- Research associate in marine organic and isotope geochemistry at University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, Miami, Florida. Please contact Dr. Hilary Close (hclose@miami.edu) with inquiries or interest. Candidates must have hands-on experience with continuous-flow isotope ratio mass spectrometry instrumentation. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Open until filled
- Research Scientist Engineer: Nutrient chemist at UW-CICOES as a contractor to PMEL to participate on GO-SHIP cruises as well as other research in Alaskan waters. Entry-level position with opportunities for advancement, and will be open until filled
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Marine Science in marine chemistry at Coastal Carolina University. Open until filled
- Virginia Institute of Marine Science is accepting applications for a cluster hire: https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/50713. They anticipate hiring up to 5 Assistant Professors to begin in fall 2023. The list of potential disciplines they are interested in is very broad, so essentially anyone interested in working at VIMS should apply.
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Assistant or Associate Research Professor in the Ocean Process Analysis Lab (OPAL) at the University of New Hampshire. Open until filled
- The Ocean Sciences Department at UC Santa Cruz is recruiting two biological oceanographers at Assistant to Associate Professor of Ocean Sciences. July 1, 2023, with the academic year beginning in September 2023. Degree requirements must be met by July 1, 2023, for employment effective July 1, 2023. https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01397
- Lab Technician, Engineers, Interns, Postdocs and more at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, WA
- Ads for postdocs, faculty and individual consultants with interest in marine biogeochemistry on the IOCCP website
- GEOTRACES Job Opportunities
- Full list of National Sea Grant positions
Post-docs
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Postdoctoral Associate position: The Northern Gulf Institute at Mississippi State University has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to work at NOAA-AOML (Miami, Florida). The function of the postdoc is to contribute to developing a numerical modeling system for sub-seasonal to seasonal warnings of red tide and hypoxia over the West Florida Shelf. Duties include but are not limited to: 1) conduct numerical model experiments using the Regional Ocean Model System (ROMS); 2) analyze model outputs; and 3) present research results in scientific meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals. Open until filled. Link to apply: https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/505077
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Post-docs in Israel related to Marine Research (list of all active researchers, programs etc.) with deadline of November 15: Inquiries can go to https://www.israelaquatic.sites.tau.ac.il/contact or - iaas2004@gmail.com
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Fulbright Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for U.S. Citizens for Academic Year2024/2025. Fellowships are open to researchers in all academic disciplines and support research programs in Israel for up to 20 months (two academic years). Benefits: Stipend: $95,000 ($47,500 per academic year for two years); Reimbursement of up to $1,700 for airfare expenses for Fulbright fellows (and spouse); Partial reimbursement of children’s education expenses and fees. Apply by September 15, 2023
- As part of the EU-HORIZON project “Strategies for the evaluation and assessment of ocean based carbon dioxide removal” (SEAO2-CDR), the Marine Biogeochemicel Modelling group at GEOMAR offers a 3.5-yr PostDoc position with the aim to running an Earth system model to simulate and better understand potentials, side effects, and monitoring & verification issues of various marine CDR ideas. Apply by May 12
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Postdoctoral fellow for Global to Regional Origins of Water Stress (GROWS) at University of Wyoming. Apply by May 16 here: https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/230959/?utm_medium=jobshare
- Postdoc position in harmful algal bloom prediction with machine learning and machine learning at Stanford
- Postdoctoral researcher to join the NSF funded Collaborative Research Investigating Bubble-Mediated Gas Exchange in a Strongly Convective Ocean during the Bubble Exchange in the Labrador Sea (BELS) Experiment at the University of Washington, Seattle. Open until filled
- Postdoctoral scientist in plankton ecology to participate in an NSF funded study addressing the relationship of mixotrophy with cell size and morphology.at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. Review of applications begin on May 1
- The “Interdisciplinary School for the Blue Planet” (ISblue) launches an international post-doctoral fellowship program. Apply by April 30
- An ocean biogeochemical modeller wanted at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, to investigate the potential role of ocean-based carbon dioxide removal techniques in the achievement of net-zero emissions. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to develop model representations of ocean-based CDR, as well as to investigate their effectiveness and potential side effects. The research will be positioned within the framework of the European project RESCUE with the possibility to also contribute to another European project (OptimESM) focused on the development of the next-generation Earth System Models. Apply here until April 17
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow / Fisheries Oceanography in their Dartmouth, MA location
- 1 to 2 postdoctoral researchers to join the Moeller lab group at the University of California, Santa Barbara. These individuals would conduct research on marine microbial mixotrophs, and could work on one of a variety of projects ranging from understanding the evolutionary incorporation of chloroplasts to the adaptive responses of mixotrophs to warming ocean temperatures. You can read more about these projects on our website: https://moellerlab.org/ Interested researchers should apply by April 15 for first consideration. The start date is flexible, but must be before 31 December of this year.
- Postdoctoral research associate in coastal ecology at Coastal Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI)
- Postdoctoral Scientist in Particle Cycling at Marine Biological Laboratory (Woods Hole). Open until position is filled
- Postdoctoral research associate, to be affiliated with the cross campus initiative, UMaine MARINE. Application review begins February 6
- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University is seeking a Postdoctoral fellow or more senior researcher in the area of ocean biophysical modeling to work with Professors Laure Resplandy and Bess Ward.
- Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Remote Sensing of Aquatic Environments with the Tzortziou Bio-Optics Laboratory at the Center for Discovery and Innovation, City College of New York, and Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University. Start date Summer-Fall 2023
- Postdoctoral scholar to work on development of Monitoring and Verification (MRV) Frameworks for Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal in Canadian Atlantic Waters (Bedford Basin, Canada). Starting data ASAP
- Postdoctoral investigator in environmental metabolomics at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Close date: April 15, 2023, though application review will start February 1, 2023
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Postdoctoral position available in Nicolas Cassar's lab at Duke, in collaboration with the lab of Susan Lozier at Georgia Tech. Open until filled
- Postdoc opening in Matt Long's lab at WHOI in biogeochemistry and/or engineering
- 2-yr postdoc fellowship in bio-physical interactions (microbial ecology and/or carbon cycle) at Brown Univ.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) seeks an energetic and creative Postdoctoral Investigator (PDI) to work on coupled physical-biogeochemical-biological interactions with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, including Drs. Ke Chen in Physical Oceanography, Heather Kim in Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry, and Rubao Ji in Biology. Initial consideration begins January 15 and will continue until filled
- Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Old Dominion University. Full-time position: to participate in a National Science Foundation Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases (EEID) funded project that is focused on understanding controls on eelgrass wasting disease. Consideration will start on December 15 and continue until position is filled
- The Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a postdoctoral scholar in the area of numerical modeling of coastal waters to work with Dr. Raymond Najjar.
- Omics Positions at NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Miami. The Northern Gulf Institute at Mississippi State University is hiring three PhD-level scientists based at AOML in Miami, Florida, and hired through MSU in marine omics. These positions are based at NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) in Miami, Florida. Postdoctoral Associate – Global Plankton Biodiversity Monitoring with Bio-GO-SHIP and MBON. Postdoctoral Associate – The Biological Carbon Pump in the Gulf of Mexico. Research Program Manager – HPC-powered Bioinformatics on NOAA Supercomputers (This one may already be filled.) Open until filled
- Postdoctoral Associate at Northern Gulf Institute, Miami, Florida
- Fully funded Postdoc + PhD opportunities are available for those interested in viruses, environmental microbiology/aquatic ecology, and metagenomics at a Microbial Ecology Lab in Jan '23 as part of a new center integrating ecological and computational biology. For more information, check out this post: https://twitter.com/oceanmicrobes/status/1580584884418281472. Ongoing projects to kick off some ideas: https://sites.google.com/uncc.edu/microbial-ecology-lab/research. To apply: https://sites.google.com/uncc.edu/microbial-ecology-lab/join
- Postdoctoral position to study Southern Ocean trace metal -phytoplankton interaction in the Southern Ocean:The Trace Metal Experimental and Biogeochemistry Group within the Department of EarthSciences, Stellenbosch University, Western Cape, South Africa. Open until filled
- CIMAS Postdoc in Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement
- Post-doctoral position on Southern Ocean climate dynamics. Closes when a suitable candidate is found
- Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) to work on satellite ocean color research. The newly funded phase of the SOCON Program (Sustained Ocean Color Observation with Nanosatellites) seeks to demonstrate the unique capabilities of seahawk ocean color data to study subpixel variability, submesoscale processes, and the overall advantages of CubeSat technology. The postdoc will work under the supervision of Dr. Sara Rivero-Calle (rivero@uga.edu) and collaborate with a team of scientists at UNCW and NASA, among others. Open until filled. Contact Sara to apply.
- Postdoctoral Research Scientist position in machine learning, and atmospheric and climate science at Columbia University
- Postdoc at Jacobs University
- Postdoctoral research position available immediately at Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey, Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences, on trace metal dynamics in the Amundsen Sea. Open until filled
- Terrestrial Carbon Cyle Forecasting Postdoc at Boston University
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Rhode Island
- Postdoctoral fellow in Molecular Ecology, Genomics or Computational Biology/Bioinformatics to join the Marine Climate Change Unit/Ravasi’s Unit at OIST (https://groups.oist.jp/macc) to work on a long-term project that aims to understand the effects of climate stressors (i.e., ocean acidification and warming) on coral reef fishes.
- Postdoc examining microbial communities, nutrient dynamics, and biogeochemical function in San Francisco Bay estuary at Stanford University (start date ASAP, open until filled)