Dear ECOLOG-gers, I am looking to fill two positions for an exciting new collaborative project on mapping sources of nitrogen and their impacts on coastal eutrophication in the Pearl River Delta.
Please circulate! I welcome any interested candidates to write to me directly with questions about the position and/or living in Hong Kong (contact info below). —Dave POSITION 1: POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW (http://jobs.hku.hk/jd.php?id=201601430 <http://jobs.hku.hk/jd.php?id=201601430>) Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow (Marine Geochemist/Chemical Oceanographer) in the Baker Laboratory (http://www.thelifeisotopic.com <http://www.thelifeisotopic.com/>) and the Thibodeau lab (http://web.hku.hk/~bthib/ <http://web.hku.hk/~bthib/>) at The Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS), to commence from January 2017 for two to three years, with the possibility of renewal. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline. They should have a demonstrated publication record of question driven science in the field of marine biogeochemistry/chemical oceanography. They should also possesses a toolkit comprised of a solid foundation in stable isotope geochemistry (particularly the measurement of nitrogen and/or oxygen isotopes in various forms of nitrogen using the denitrifier method) and one or more of the following: chemical and hydrodynamic modeling, mapping using GIS, chemical oceanography (including field sampling and cruise experience). He/She should be able to spend up to 40 days at sea and be able to work with an international team of scientists. The position is paired with a research assistant who will assist the Post-doctoral Fellow in all research activities. The appointee will be based at SWIMS (http://www.swims.hku.hk <http://www.swims.hku.hk/>) located in the Cape d’Aguilar Marine Reserve on the southeast corner of Hong Kong Island. He/She will combine field and lab work at SWIMS and analytical power at the University’s main campus under a newly formed research initiative funded by the Theme-based Research Scheme “Diagnosis and Prognosis of Intensifying Eutrophication, Hypoxia and the Ecosystem Consequences around Hong Kong Waters: Coupled Physical-biogeochemical-pollution Studies”. The primary duties will include conducting field sampling of marine waters in the Pearl River delta to identify sources and transformations of nitrogen and explore links with hypoxia, eutrophication, and HABs. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. Affordable accommodation at the laboratory residence can be arranged by the Institute subject to availability. Applicants should send a completed application form, together with an up-to-date C.V., a cover letter, and contact information for at least two referees by e-mail to dmba...@hku.hk <mailto:dmba...@hku.hk> Application forms (341/1111) can be downloaded at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc <http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc>. Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk <http://jobs.hku.hk/>. Closes November 15, 2016. The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result. POSITION 2: RESEARCH ASSISTANT (http://jobs.hku.hk/jd.php?id=201601420 <http://jobs.hku.hk/jd.php?id=201601420>) Research Assistant I (Geochemist/Oceanographer) in the Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS) (Ref.: 201601420) (to commence on January 1, 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter for one year, with the possibility of renewal) Applicants should possess a Master's degree in a relevant discipline. They should have a demonstrated publication record of question driven science in the field of marine biogeochemistry/chemical oceanography. They should also possess a toolkit comprised of one or more of the following: stable isotope analysis, modeling, mapping using GIS, field oceanography (water sampling and cruise experience). Fluency in English, as well as Mandarin and/or Cantonese are preferred. They should be able to spend up to 40 days at sea and work with an international team of scientists. The appointee will be based at SWIMS (http://www.swims.hku.hk <http://www.swims.hku.hk/>) located in the Cape d'Aguilar Marine Reserve on the SE corner of Hong Kong Island and will be responsible for conducting field sampling of marine waters in the Pearl River delta to identify sources and transformations of nitrogen and explore links with hypoxia, eutrophication, and HABs. He/She will assist a Post-doctoral Fellow in all field and laboratory research activities. Information about the laboratories can be obtained at www.thelifeisotopic.com <http://www.thelifeisotopic.com/> and http://web.hku.hk/~bthib/ <http://web.hku.hk/~bthib/>. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. Applicants should send a completed application form together with an up-to-date C.V. to dmba...@hku.hk <mailto:dmba...@hku.hk>. Application forms (345/1111) can be downloaded at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/jr-form.doc <http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/jr-form.doc>. Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/ <http://jobs.hku.hk/>. Closes November 15, 2016. The University places great emphasis on developing staff potential, and has in place a variety of development opportunities and assistance for staff at different stages of their career. The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ David M. Baker, Ph.D. Assistant Professor The Swire Institute of Marine Science, School of Biological Sciences & Department of Earth Sciences The University of Hong Kong Kadoorie Biological Sciences Building Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, PRC dmba...@hku.hk
