Position Announcements
PostDoc in Surface Ocean Lower Atmosphere Interactions
As part of the VOCALS REx program, a new NSF-funded postdoctoral position is offered at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (W. Boothbay Harbor, Maine, USA) to examine the impact of light levels, sea surface temperature, upwelled nutrients, and winds on the production of DMS and its emission to the atmosphere. The ultimate goal is to determine the significance of biotic feedbacks in controlling the radiation budget of the Southeast Pacific Ocean. Bigelow is an international center of excellence for microbial oceanography and holds the world's largest collection of phytoplankton cultures. Applicants should have a PhD in biological or chemical oceanography, atmospheric chemistry, or a related field, a proven research and publication record, and experience in experimental design, gas chromatography and data analysis. The successful candidate will lead the field work in October-November 2008 and therefore must be willing to work flexible hours at sea as well as interact with both PIs, Drs. Patricia Matrai and Barry Huebert (U Hawaii). The appointment is a fixed-term position (up to 2 years).
Informal inquiries can be made to Paty Matrai (pmatrai@bigelow.org). Send application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three referees, via email to: jgardner@bigelow.org or by post to: Jane Gardner, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, P.O. B. 475, West Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575 (tel: 207-633-9600). Review of applications will start March 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled; full-time appointment to begin as soon as possible. Bigelow Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer.