Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 09 Dec 2022

Posting Information
Posting Details


Department Earth Marine Environmt Sci - 318000
Posting Open Date 11/28/2022
Application Deadline 12/09/2022
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003678
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range 50,000-52,000
Proposed Start Date 05/01/2023
Estimated Duration of Appointment 24 Months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our mission is to understand and provide solutions to the most challenging resource issues facing our planet. We explore systems on our planet through basic research and applied solutions. As such, we bring together natural and social sciences to propel North Carolina as a leader in local and global environmental research and innovation. We elevate research into understanding by investigating the diverse and interactive systems that regulate the environment, including consequences for humans and other organisms. We are committed to educating students to improve understanding for future generations.
Position Summary
The Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences Department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a highly qualified and motivated applicant to investigate the contributions of small eukaryotic phytoplankton towards new production in the open ocean. The successful candidate will pursue independent research on topics that may include marine biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, phytoplankton genomics, physiology, primary productivity and elemental requirements. The post-doc will be expected to work as part of a team on an NSF-funded project that involves both laboratory work and field work, participating on research cruises. Funding is available for two years with the option of renewal, pending funding availability.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants should have or expect to have a Ph.D. in marine sciences, oceanography, biogeochemistry, environmental sciences or other relevant discipline. Experience with stable isotope analyses, seagoing research and excellent communication and interpersonal skills is required.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Ability to work independently, conduct and oversee research, and communicate results to a professional audience as demonstrated by scholarly activity and publications.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
NA
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Jennifer Parker/ Business Officer
Department Contact Telephone or Email 919-966-4517
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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