Post Doctoral Research Associate
Marine Ecology/Crustacean Disease Biology
Overview: The Old Dominion University Research Foundation is seeking
applicants for a two-year postdoctoral research associate position to
work under the direction of Professor Mark Butler on a NSF-funded
project investigating the importance of large-scale connectivity by
marine pathogens on local disease dynamics using the Caribbean spiny
lobster-PaV1 virus association as a case study. Participation on
projects involving sponge community restoration and shallow
hard-bottom community dynamics is possible. The successful candidate
must be able to (a) lead and supervise small marine research teams of
graduate students, technicians, and interns in the field on projects
involving scuba diving and vessel operations, (b) supervise
laboratory experiments and maintenance, and (c) contribute to the
scientific productivity of the project by insuring the integrity of
the data collected and by contributing to the analysis,
interpretation, and write-up of results for publication.
Opportunities exist for motivated individuals to pursue independent
research consistent with the project's overall goals and to interact
with a diverse research team, as this is a multi-institutional
collaborative project between Old Dominion University, the University
of Florida, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and the
University of Miami.
Location: The postdoctoral research associate will be primarily
stationed at the project's main field research site in the Florida
Keys, although travel to other Caribbean field sites and to the
project's home base at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia
will be necessary.
Salary: The annual salary is $35,000 plus benefits.
Start Date: May 2010.
Position Requirements:
- Ph.D. in biology, ecology or related field and experience in marine
ecological research
- Experience in disease ecology, crustacean biology, coral reef
ecology, or larval biology
- Scuba diving certification and experience using scuba in research
- Experience operating, towing, and maintaining small vessels
- Experience maintaining equipment and marine animals in seawater laboratories
- A valid driver's license
Candidate Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently at field research site and
willingness to travel
- Ability to lead and supervise small marine research teams of
graduate students, technicians, and interns in the field
- Basic knowledge of statistics, data entry, and data processing techniques
- Good physical condition and ability to work outdoors in a variety
of conditions
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to construct/repair field
research apparatuses
To Apply:
Applicants should submit: (a) a cover letter reviewing your research
experience, scientific interests, and career goals, (b) a current CV,
and (c) the names, telephone numbers, and addresses (postal and
email) of three references to: Old Dominion University Research
Foundation, P.O. Box 6369, Norfolk, VA 23508 or email
[email protected]. Specify Job #10008. Review of applications will
begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. AA/EOE
