Updated: about 13 hours ago
Location: Brunswick, MAINE
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Posting Details
| Title | Doherty Postdoctoral Fellow in Biology and for the Schiller Coastal Studies Center |
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| Posting Number | F00241JP |
| Department | Biology |
| Position Summary | The Biology Department and the Schiller Coastal Studies Center at Bowdoin College invite applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible postdoctoral fellow position in marine biology. The appointment is for two years, beginning no later than July 1, 2024, and ending May 31, 2026, with the possibility of a third year upon successful review and reappointment. The successful candidate will teach Benthic Ecology and assist in mentoring students in the companion experiential research course that are part of the immersive fall semester Coastal Studies Semester, which emphasizes hands-on marine and coastal studies field work and laboratory research. Supervision of student research during the academic year and for two summer months (generally June and July) is expected. There will be opportunities to join center leadership in cultivating interactions and collaborations with marine laboratories, community and stakeholder organizations across the Gulf of Maine region. The subfield is open, although we are especially interested in applicants who take an interdisciplinary approach to studying the impacts of climate change on coastal marine organisms and ecosystems. A PhD in biology or a related field is expected by the date of appointment. The Doherty postdoctoral fellow will be based both at the Bowdoin main campus and at the nearby Schiller Coastal Studies Center, a 118-acre field station on Orr’s Island in the Gulf of Maine, which provides modern research and teaching facilities for field- and laboratory-based interdisciplinary study related to critical issues of coastal and climate concern (https://www.bowdoin.edu/coastal-studies-center/index.html ). Throughout the year, the postdoc will maintain an active independent research program, supported by designated lab space at the Schiller Center and access to facilities and equipment; funding for research materials, conference travel, and publication costs; and opportunities for mentoring and collaboration. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the inclusive instruction and support of a diverse student population and who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. The Bowdoin community warmly welcomes people of all backgrounds. We especially encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply. Accessibility during the application and interview stages, as well as once employed, is a priority of the College: https://www.bowdoin.edu/accessibility/index.html . Visa sponsorships for faculty hires are available. Bowdoin College offers opportunities for professional development including robust programming and resources for establishing and enhancing mentoring networks. The College also offers support for teaching, scholarship, publication, digital initiatives, computing software, conference travel, and community partnerships in courses. Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please submit: 1) a cover letter that includes a summary of your scholarly focus, a description of your teaching philosophy and experience, and a description of how your approach demonstrates a commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. Letter writers will be automatically contacted upon submission of your application. Review of applications will begin April 8, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Founded in 1794 on the Maine coast, Bowdoin is one of the oldest and most selective coeducational, residential liberal arts colleges in the country. Located in Brunswick, a 30-minute drive north of Portland, the College is in an area rich with natural beauty and year-round outdoor activities. Bowdoin’s reputation rests on the excellence of its faculty and students, intimate size, strong sense of community, and commitment to diversity (38% students of color, 7% international students and 17% first generation college students). Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses. For further information about the College and our department, please visit our website: http://www.bowdoin.edu . |
| Posting Date | 03/22/2024 |
| Applications Accepted Until | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | At the time of application, you will be required to include information for three references, including name, title, email address, phone number and how you know the reference. Reference providers will receive an automatically-generated email from the application system. The email will provide them a link to upload a confidential reference letter on your behalf. You will not be able to view the reference letters but will be able to see how many have been submitted on your behalf. |
| Employment Category | Full Time Year Round |
| Job Start Date | 07/01/2024 |
| Job End Date | |
| Job Type | Faculty |
| Background Check Package Requirements | Faculty/Administrative |