The University of Washington, School of Oceanography invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral position. The position requires a PhD in Oceanography, Marine Biology, Ecology, or similar field obtained within the last 3 years and expertise in plankton ecology, statistics, and modeling.
The successful applicant will join an exciting NSF-funded study of the effects of hypoxia on mesozooplankton and energy flow through marine food webs. Our field campaigns are complete and analysis stage is beginning. A goal of the research is to understand how changes in hypoxia affect the species composition, abundance, and distribution of zooplankton and the resultant effects on fish populations. Our field campaigns are complete and analysis stage is beginning. Highly motivated candidates with strong quantitative skills and ecosystem or statistical modeling experience are encouraged to apply and to incorporate their interests into the project. Demonstrated experience in the analysis of ecological data sets, statistical analysis, and modeling will be emphasized. This project will involve international travel to the University of Concepción (Chile) to collaborate on a parallel study. A demonstrated record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals is required. The post-doc will work closely with a Biological Oceanographer, Dr. Julie Keister. The position is for 18 months, beginning as early as February 2014 with the possibility of renewal pending funding. Applications should be submitted as a single pdf by email to: Dr. Julie Keister ([email protected]) and include: CV, publication list, statement of research interests, one-page summary of Ph.D. thesis, minimum of three letters of recommendation and statement of immigration status of non-citizens. Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2014 but the position will remain open until filled. More information regarding Dr. Keister’s lab can be found online at http://faculty.washington.edu/jkeister/. The University of Washington serves a diverse population of 80,000 students, faculty and staff, including 25% first-generation college students, over 25% Pell Grant students, and faculty from over 70 countries. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. The University of Washington is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and candidates from underserved or minority backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The University of Washington, a recipient of the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility, is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty.
