Postdoctoral Scholar

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 27 Aug 2021

Posting Information


Position Title Postdoctoral Scholar
Vacancy ID PDS003169
Department Earth Marine Environmt Sci - 318000
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary Range Dependent on Experience or Dependent on Qualifications
Full-time/Part-time Full Time
If part-time, hours per week
FTE 1.0
Proposed Start Date 09/01/2021
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months
Posting Open Date 07/22/2021
Posting Close Date 08/27/2021
Open Until Filled No
Work Location Morehead City, NC
Position Summary
The Nye lab in Fisheries Oceanography seeks a postdoctoral scholar to study the effects of environmental factors and oceanographic processes on marine fishes and ecosystems. This is an exciting opportunity to combine laboratory and field data into population and/or ecosystem models to understand how climate influences the distribution of marine fishes and the productivity and stability of marine ecosystems in the South Atlantic and MidAtlantic. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with national and international collaborators as well as mentor undergraduate and graduate students.  Location: Morehead City, NC 1 year appointment with second year reappointment pending performance review and funding availability.
Educational Requirements
PhD in marine science, fisheries science, ecology or related field.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidate must have a strong background in statistics and modeling, preferably with experience with Bayesian statistics. They must also have strong interpersonal skills and have a record of publishing their research.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Special Instructions
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Special Physical and Mental Requirements

Department Contact Name and Title Janet Nye, Associate Professor
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected]. 
 
Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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