The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Biology Department under the supervision of Dr. Gregory Britten. This is a temporary, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. Funding is available through December 2024 with the possibility of continuation depending on availability of funds.
The project will aim to develop and apply biophysical ecosystem models of the Northwest Atlantic marine ecosystem. The model will apply trait-based eco-physiology to parameterize planktonic growth and interspecific interactions, focusing on the Northwest Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters. The model will build from the ‘Darwin’ ecosystem model developed at MIT, including collaboration with MIT and UC Santa Cruz researchers. Scientific goals of the project include characterization of primary and secondary production, assimilation and/or validation with chemical and biological data, and targeted simulations to support regional ecosystem and fisheries management. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of this research, including model development and scientific analyses. Initial consideration will be given to applications received before April 1, 2023, although the position will remain open until it is filled. Questions about the position are encouraged. Please reach out to Dr. Gregory Britten (gregory.britten@whoi.edu).
The institution has a top-rated postdoctoral program (www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral/) that supports a dynamic postdoctoral community with formal mentoring and career guidance programs.
Online application forms should be submitted with a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Applications will be reviewed upon submission.
The National Ocean Sciences Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (NOSAMS) facility at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is seeking a Research Associate or Research Specialist for the maintenance, development, and operation of two 14C Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) systems. The first AMS system is based upon a 500 kV Pelletron accelerator and incorporates both a conventional graphite sputter source and a unique, gas-accepting, microwave ion source. The second AMS system is a Mini Carbon Dating System (MiCaDaS) from Ionplus AG that was installed in 2022. The MiCaDaS system comes with several sample-to-gas-to ion source interfaces to allow enhanced NOSAMS capabilities and unique research directions.
The level of appointment and supervision will depend on the candidate’s relevant prior experience. The candidate will work within the NOSAMS team to provide high quality 14C measurements and expertise to the ocean science community, and to enhance NOSAMS capabilities. In particular, the candidate is expected to assist in the operation and maintenance of the AMS system for sample analyses to obtain the highest quality measurements. Participation in technology development in one or more of the following topics is anticipated: accelerator physics, ion source operation, ion optics, and sample-to-source interfaces.
This is a full-time exempt position and is eligible for full benefits.
The Physical Oceanography Department is in need of a scientific programmer and systems administrator to be hired full time at a Research Associate I/II level. This is a regular full time position and is eligible for benefits.
Join a team of scientists, technicians and data analysts using innovative ocean platforms and instrumentation to explore upper ocean processes. Assist scientific staff members with data management and analysis of large data sets spanning profiling floats, oceanographic moorings, atmospheric analyses, and various satellite platforms. Also support the administration of several Linux computational servers, and associated large disk arrays.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Research Associate to join the Geology and Geophysics Department. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position and is eligible for full benefits.
The successful candidate is expected to conduct research aimed at understanding the mechanisms of thallium isotope fractionation during sorption to manganese oxides. The research will involve conducting independent laboratory sorption experiments followed by thallium isotope analyses as well as mineralogical characterization on experimental products. Experience with multiple collector inductively coupled mass spectrometry (MC-ICPMS), ion exchange chromatography, x-ray diffraction, and synchrotron based mineral characterization techniques (EXAFS and XANES) are essential.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join the FLEDGE lab [Forecasting the Long term Ecological and Demographic impacts of Global Environmental changes] under the supervision of Dr Stephanie Jenouvrier. This is a full-time, exempt postion in the fields of life histories, population ecology and evolution in a changing climate. Specifically, the candidate will assess the role of functional traits (behaviors and body condition) in mitigating population declines in the face of climate change of two sentinel species in the Southern Ocean: the wandering and black-browed albatross. The candidate will join a large, multidisciplinary and international team, to both conduct high quality scientific research using state-of-the-art demographic tools and contribute to bring the newly acquired knowledge to the relevant conservation agencies.
The successful applicant should have, or shortly obtain, a PhD in quantitative ecology. This position requires excellent computational and programming skills. Although prior experience with Bayesian data analysis and/ or stage-structured population models, is considered an asset, all applicants with excellent critical thinking and quantitative analysis skills, excellent written and communication skills, and ability to drive projects forward in a timely manner will be considered. WHOI has a strong commitment to scientific excellence and diversity; we strongly encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and foster a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.
The start date for the position is June 2023, and review of applicants will be ongoing until the position is filled. Initial appointment is anticipated to be for 18 months, with possible renewal dependent of availability of funding. WHOI offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Applicants should submit a CV, a one-page statement of research interests, and contact information for three references.
The institution has a top-rated postdoctoral program (www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral/) that supports a dynamic postdoctoral community with formal mentoring and career guidance programs.
Dr. Zhaohui Aleck Wang’s Lab at WHOI is seeking a motivated individual at the Postdoctoral Investigatorlevel, with prior computational and/or modeling expertise or experience with marine carbonate chemistry and the ability to analyze and work with large datasets. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. Funding is available through August of 2024 with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance.
The Postdoc will work with team members to primarily conduct computational analysis of regional and global climate model output, but may also involve field sampling, sensor deployment and lab analysis of the carbonate parameters. Job responsibilities will include analysis of high-resolution, 3D physical and carbonate chemistry model output of the US Northeast Shelf Ecosystem, development of statistical downscaling approaches for global climate model output using both traditional and machine learning tools, organizing and managing carbonate system data, and summarizing acquired data. Job responsibilities for field sampling and measurements may include working as a team member to collect discrete bottle samples of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), total, alkalinity (TA), and pH, deploy a new DIC-pH in situ sensor in coastal waters and controlled experiments to study impacts of Ocean Acidification. Both computational and field components of the job may involve data synthesis and preparing material for research papers and presentations. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or R, and possibly experience with high-performance computing, as well as experiences with seawater carbonate chemistry. Other desirable experience includes familiarity with in situ sensors and environmental sampling of chemical species (e.g. carbonate and nutrient chemistry), and experience with GitHub.
Research in the Wang lab at WHOI aims to better understand the marine/aquatic CO2 system. Specifically, we study ocean acidification, the inorganic carbon cycle in marine and other aquatic systems, and CO2 fluxes across the air-sea interface by developing and deploying cutting-edge in-situ sensors to measure CO2 system parameters, including dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), pH, partial pressure of CO2 (pCO2), and alkalinity. The Postdoc will be mentored by both Z. Aleck Wang (Associate Scientist, MC&G) and Jennie Rheuban (Research Specialist, MC&G), and will be a full and participating member of the lab group.
Online application forms should be submitted with a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of 4 people willing to write a reference for the candidate. Applications will be reviewed upon submission.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Robots4Whales Research Technician to join the Biology Department. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits.
The successful Research Technician candidate will lead field operations for Dr. Mark Baumgartner’s Robots4Whales program (robots4whales.whoi.edu), which uses long-endurance autonomous platforms (gliders, buoys, profiling floats) equipped with passive acoustic monitoring instrumentation to transmit whale detection information to shore in near real time for review and dissemination to academic, government, conservation and industry stakeholders. Whale detections from the Robots4Whales system are used on the U.S. east coast to trigger NOAA Slow Zones for Right Whales, on the U.S. west coast to reduce ship strikes of blue, fin and humpback whales as part of the Whale Safe program (whalesafe.com), and in Canada to trigger mandatory restrictions of ship speeds and closure of fishing grounds to protect North Atlantic right whales.
The internal working title for this position is Senior Engineering Assistant I. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate's level of education and experience.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for seasonal Part Time Helpers and Laboratory Assistants to join the Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering Department for the 2023 summer period (May - August 2023). These positions are non-exempt, casual and are eligible for casual benefits.
With direct supervision, performs routine laboratory and clerical assignments.
The internal working title for this position could be either Part-time Helper or Laboratory Assistant I or Laboratory Assistant II. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate's level of education and experience.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Research Assistant to join the Department of Geology and Geophysics. This is a regular, full time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.
This position will involve processing and modeling of a variety of marine and terrestrial electromagnetic data including controlled source electromagnetic (CSEM) and magnetotelluric (MT) data sets. Some experience with one or both types of data is preferred, although training will be given as appropriate. The Research Assistant will work with other members of the EM research group in producing interpretable models of the data.
As a Research Assistant, the incumbent works with some supervision, employs established laboratory procedures, standard equipment, and fundamental concepts to conduct research tasks determined by field of study and scope of individual research project. The internal working title for this position will be Research Assistant I or Research Assistant II; the final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate's level of education and experience.
This will be a term appointment through to the end of August 2024. Start date as soon as possible. Remote work is possible with at least occasional presence at WHOI required.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department. This is a temporary, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. The initial appointment will be for two years with the possibility of a third year extension.
Ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) is a promising marine carbon dioxide removal approach identified by a recent National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine report. Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Investigator position in developing and executing a scaled series of ship-based ocean alkalinity enhancement field trials. The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary set of colleagues in the Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry and Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Departments to select appropriate deployment sites; plan the trials; and analyze and synthesize field data to characterize the alkalinity and carbon budgets of the deployed plumes. Additional opportunities include developing devices and methods for shipboard tracer and alkalinity deployment, understanding the biogeochemical response to the deployment, and synthesizing multiple shipboard data streams to contextualize the trials within the region. The position will entail field and lab work in Massachusetts and opportunities to go to sea.
The institution has a top-rated postdoctoral program (www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral/) that supports a dynamic postdoctoral community with formal mentoring and career guidance programs. While the primary focus of the work will be in research, the Postdoctoral Investigator will have the opportunity to participate in educational and outreach activities associated with the project.
Online application forms should be submitted with a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, and the names of three individuals willing to write a letter of recommendation for the candidate. Applications will be reviewed starting February 15, 2023 and until the position is filled. The position can start immediately. Interested applicants can contact Dr. Adam V. Subhas (asubhas@whoi.edu).
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Physical Oceanography Department. This is a temporary, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of a one-year extension.
The postdoc would be hired to analyze moored oxygen observations in the subpolar North Atlantic and improve our understanding of biogeochemical cycling and ventilation in this region. This would be achieved through preparing scientific publications and presentations at conferences and seminars. The primary goal of this position is career development, and support will be provided to advance the postdoc’s career goals. The postdoc will gain training and experience in and have opportunities to write their own scientific proposals.
The institution has a top-rated postdoctoral program (www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral/) that supports a dynamic postdoctoral community with formal mentoring and career guidance programs. While the primary focus of the work will be in research, the Postdoctoral Investigator will have the opportunity to participate in educational and outreach activities associated with the project.
Online application forms should be submitted with a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Applications will be reviewed upon submission.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching forPart Time Helpers and Laboratory Assistants to join the Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department for the 2023 summer period (June - August) or perhaps for a longer period. These positions are non-exempt, casual and are not eligible for benefits.
With direct supervision, performs routine laboratory and clerical assignments. In general, duties will include washing laboratory glassware, general lab organization and maintenance, data entry, and other project-specific duties as required.
*Position level will be based on the selected candidates' education and experience.
Join our team studying the paleoclimate and marine geochemistry! Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Research Assistant to join the Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. This position is available for a period of up to two years from date of hire, with funding available through December 2025. Desired approximate start date is March, 1 2023 or sooner.
We are seeking a scientifically curious, reliable, and detail-oriented individual to assist with a variety of lab- and field-related activities in the Hines and Dunlea labs. Our labs perform cutting-edge research on long-term climate change and how it relates to the ocean over major climate transitions. The individual will assist with general research needs and activities. Responsibilities for prepping samples (fossil deep-sea corals, foraminifera, seawater, porewaters, and marine sediment from around the world) for analysis would include acid-cleaning labware; high precision weighing; pipetting; acid digestions; flux fusion digestions; and elemental separation for isotopic analysis. An ideal candidate would be diligent about documenting protocols used, data entry, and visualization of experimental results. Additional responsibilities would include analyzing element concentrations and isotopic ratios on mass or emission spectrometers under the supervision of facility staff and up-dating and maintaining a comprehensive database of marine sediment geochemistry.
Online application forms should be submitted with a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please include information about your previous lab experience, previous experience with Excel and/or other programming languages, and why you are interested in this position. Also include contact information for at least 3 individuals who are willing to provide a reference for you.
This is a two-year position that could be an opportunity to help recent college/university graduates develop skills and transition into the geosciences workforce or graduate school.
The internal working title for this position could be either Research Assistant II, or Research Assistant III. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate's level of education & experience.
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is currently searching for a full-time, exempt, Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Program, summarized at oceanobservatories.org. The OOI is an NSF Large Facility with a planned thirty-year life, delivering multi-disciplinary oceanographic data from five instrumented ocean arrays. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits. May include opportunities for optional time at sea; not required. The initial appointment will be for two years with possible extension(s) contingent on performance and funding.
OOI Biological/Chemical Oceanographic Post-Doc
The OOI Program is seeking to augment its data science expertise and quality through the addition of a full-time post-doc with experience with the selection, deployment, operation, and data processing of marine biological and/or chemical sensors. Successful applicants will be expected to lead their own research program in collaboration with the members of the OOI Consortium. The research program can be wide-ranging, and suggested research projects include the following:
- Collaborate with OOI scientists and marine carbon chemists in the OOI Member Institution Marine Chemistry Departments to use OOI chemical, bio-optical, and other measurements to study the coastal carbon cycle, ocean acidification, air-sea CO2 fluxes, and other biogeochemical processes at the OOI coastal arrays over a range of temporal and spatial scales.
- Develop or improve sensing technology for making direct in-situ CO2 flux measurements on various platforms, such as shipboard underway systems and buoys/moorings. The CO2 flux system has the potential to be deployed on OOI platforms, which would complement the existing air-sea pCO2
- Collaborate with OOI scientists and biological oceanographers in the OOI Member Institution Biology Departments to use OOI bio-optical, chemical, acoustic, and other measurements to study phytoplankton ecology, zooplankton ecology and other ecosystem processes at the OOI coastal arrays over a range of temporal and spatial scales.
- Take advantage of the recently completed OOI BGC Sensor Data Working Group's Best Practices & User Guide to conduct research and generate analysis-ready data products through this research.
The Institution has a top-rated postdoctoral program (www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral/) that supports a dynamic postdoctoral community with formal mentoring and career guidance programs. While the primary focus of the work will be in research, the Postdoctoral Investigator will have the opportunity to participate in educational and outreach activities associated with the project.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, up to three relevant publications, and names/contact information for at least three professional references. Additionally, applicants should submit a concise statement (no longer than four pages) that addresses (1) research interests to be pursued at WHOI, (2) anticipated career plans, with an explanation of how postdoctoral research at WHOI would complement an applicant’s existing experience and preparation, and (3) interests in, experience with, and/or planned commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and/or service in their career and (4; optional) life-impact statement that describes any significant life circumstance that has impacted productivity, trajectory, or performance (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic, illness, caretaking responsibilities; 1-page).
We recognize that strength comes through diversity and actively seek and welcome people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
Applications will be reviewed starting 1/17/2023 and until filled.
The Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering (AOPE) Department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) invites candidates to apply to the open full-time tenure track positions on our scientific staff*. We seek to hire 1-2 scientists at any of the
Assistant/Associate/Senior Scientist levels to initiate technology driven programs in field robotics, autonomy, perception, sensing and related areas with applications to marine environments. We invite candidates with demonstrated research experience in, or willingness to apply their technological expertise to marine environments or challenging atmospheric, terrestrial, polar, or space environments.
WHOI is located on Cape Cod in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, a world-renowned center of excellence in marine, biomedical, and environmental science, with proximity to the research hubs of Boston, MA and Providence, RI. Its mission is to advance our understanding of the ocean and its interaction with the Earth system, and to communicate this understanding for the benefit of society. WHOI is the largest private, non-profit oceanographic institution in the world, with staff and students numbering approximately 1,000. Together with an additional ~500 affiliated personnel associated with the scientific endeavors of the Institution, WHOI is home to a vibrant scientific community that has a strong international component.
WHOI offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes but is not limited to relocation assistance, medical and dental plans, childcare subsidy, housing assistance, tuition assistance, an employer contribution retirement plan, vacation time, flexible scheduling, and family illness days. The Institution also provides dual career services for assisting the applicant’s spouse or partner should they be impacted by your career decision. We have a dedicated team who will work with applicants to identify and explore available options within WHOI and the broader Woods Hole community, as well as in Boston and Providence.
*Tenure-track staff are positions equivalent to ladder-rank professorial posts and tenure-track group leader positions.
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is currently searching for a full-time, exempt, Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Program, summarized at oceanobservatories.org. The OOI is an NSF Large Facility with a planned thirty-year life, delivering multi-disciplinary oceanographic data from five instrumented ocean arrays. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits. May include opportunities for optional time at sea; not required. The initial appointment will be for two years with possible extension(s) contingent on performance and funding.
OOI Data Science Initiative Post-Doc
The OOI Program is seeking applications for a post-doc to develop and implement the Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reuse (FAIR) of OOI Data. We are looking for researchers whose interests are in data science and strategies and methodologies for data mining to support wide-ranging research. Successful applicant interests are expected to relate to some/all of the following themes:
- Application and use of Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) for data retrieval and citation.
- Automated Data Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC).
- Data Statistics and Metrics.
- Data Visualization.
- Data Analysis tools such as:
- Computational on the scale of R, Python or Matlab.
- Understanding of data file structures such as netCDF or Zarr.
- Jupyter Notebook and GitHub.
- Author guides and approaches that communicate the above themes.
The Institution has a top-rated postdoctoral program (www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral/) that supports a dynamic postdoctoral community with formal mentoring and career guidance programs. While the primary focus of the work will be in research, the Postdoctoral Investigator will have the opportunity to participate in educational and outreach activities associated with the project.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, up to three relevant publications, and names/contact information for at least three professional references. Additionally, applicants should submit a concise statement (no longer than four pages) that addresses (1) research interests to be pursued at WHOI, (2) anticipated career plans, with an explanation of how postdoctoral research at WHOI would complement an applicant’s existing experience and preparation, and (3) interests in, experience with, and/or planned commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and/or service in their career and (4; optional) life-impact statement that describes any significant life circumstance that has impacted productivity, trajectory, or performance (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic, illness, caretaking responsibilities; 1-page).
We recognize that strength comes through diversity and actively seek and welcome people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
Applications will be reviewed starting 1/17/2023 and until filled.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Research Assistant to join the Biology Department. This is a regular, fulltime, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.
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The Alexander, Pachiadaki, and Tepolt labs at WHOI are seeking a motivated individual with prior computational biology or bioinformatics experience to work as a bioinformatics technician. The technician will assist team members by providing computational analysis of multi-omics data. Job responsibilities will include analyzing high-throughput sequencing data (i.e., Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, PacBio), assembling genomes, RNA-Seq data analysis, variant calling, creating new bioinformatics workflows, implementing improvements to existing workflows, organizing and managing genetic data, summarizing acquired data, preparing material for research papers and presentations, and submitting data to repositories. We seek a candidate with proficiency in Python, R, and BASH scripting, and experience with high-performance computing. Desirable but nonessential experience includes familiarity with bioinformatics in non-model systems and environmental samples (e.g. metagenomics or population genomics), proficiency and experience with workflow management systems (e.g. Snakemake or Nextflow), and experience with GitHub.
The Alexander lab studies the biogeochemical functioning and physiological ecology of eukaryotic plankton, the Pachiadaki lab studies biogeography and ecophysiology of marine bacteria and archaea, the Tepolt lab studies population genetics and rapid adaptation in marine invertebrates. Time will be split between these three labs (and possibly others at WHOI depending on need), and the technician will be a full and participating member of all lab groups. This position is fully computational and is ideal for a candidate who wishes to gain experience in the application of advanced bioinformatic approaches to the study of marine organisms and ocean ecosystems. The technician will be credited as a co-author on papers to which they make substantial analytical contributions, and may have the opportunity to be involved in writing manuscripts (though this is not required).
There is the possibility of this role being remote/hybrid. Funding is through December of 2024 with the possibility of extension.
The internal working title for this position could be either Research Assistant II, or Research Assistant III. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate's level of education & experience.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for one or more Postdoctoral Investigators to join the Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department. These are temporary, full-time, exempt positions, and are eligible for benefits. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of a one-year extension.
We invite applications for one or more postdoctoral researchers in the area of environmental ‘omics, specifically in the field of linking metabolomics and proteomics. We use analytical chemistry to explore the intersection of microbial biology and chemistry within marine systems. This postdoctoral position will be shared between one lab focused on proteomics (Saito lab) and one lab focused on metabolomics (Kujawinski lab). Potential projects include: examining metabolites and proteins from a model marine phytoplankton, linking existing ‘omics datasets to examine the intersection of proteins and metabolites in the subtropical north Atlantic. The successful applicant will be trained in all aspects of environmental sample analysis, including sample processing, mass spectrometry, and data analysis. A PhD in chemical oceanography, biogeochemistry, analytical chemistry or a related field is required. Experience with mass spectrometry, metabolomics, proteomics, and downstream data analysis as well as knowledge of programming tools such as MATLAB, Python, or R would be advantageous. The position is available for one year, renewable for a maximum of two years. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2023 and continue until one position is filled. Inquiries should be addressed to ekujawinski@whoi.edu or msaito@whoi.edu
The institution has a top-rated postdoctoral program (www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral/) that supports a dynamic postdoctoral community with formal mentoring and career guidance programs. While the primary focus of the work will be in research, the Postdoctoral Investigator will have the opportunity to participate in educational and outreach activities associated with the project.
Online application forms should be submitted with a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, and the names and email address of three people willing to write letters of recommendation. Applications will be reviewed upon submission.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Physical Oceanography Department. This is a temporary, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of a one-year extension.
Postdoctoral Investigator in Air-Sea Interactions and Atmospheric Boundary Layer Observations
WHOI is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Investigator in coupled air-sea interactions and atmospheric boundary layer observations that are relevant to offshore wind energy. The successful candidate will work with the ongoing Department of Energy (DOE)-sponsored WFIP3 offshore wind energy project (https://www2.whoi.edu/site/wfip3/) to deploy and analyze observations of air-sea fluxes and boundary layer processes.
The appointment will be 18 months. Qualified applicants must apply online. The documents should include a brief cover letter, full CV, and contact information (only) of 3 references. The review of applications will begin as the files are received and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should contact Anthony Kirincich (akirincich@whoi.edu) or Jim Edson (jedson@whoi.edu) if they have questions about the position.
The expected salary range for this position is $67,000-$72,000 USD based on level of post Ph.D. experience.
Join us for innovative radiocarbon research at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The National Ocean Sciences Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Facility (NOSAMS) seeks a Postdoctoral Investigator focused on advancingthe ever-growing utility of radiocarbon analyses to address emerging research questions in oceanography and the geosciences. The appointment would be for a period of two years.
The NOSAMS facility is dedicated to advancing radiocarbon measurement capabilities and scientific research (www.whoi.edu/nosams). A wide range of instrumentation provides unique opportunities for compound-specific, high throughput, and high precision applications. Of particular interest are candidates whose research would address one or more of the following areas: (i) modeling of dissolved inorganic carbon isotopes in conjunction with Scientific Staff in the Physical Oceanography department, to investigate the oceanic uptake of atmospheric CO2 and changes in large scale ocean circulation (ii) establishing and optimizing a method for the analysis of the isotopes of methane (14C, 13C) from aqueous sample (iii) studies of radiocarbon in oceanic systems and (iv) developments in accelerator mass spectrometry and related techniques.
WHOI has a top-rated postdoctoral program (https://www.whoi.edu/what-we-do/educate/postdoctoral/) that supports a dynamic, diverse postdoctoral community with formal mentoring and career guidance programs. While the primary focus of the work will be in research, the Postdoctoral Investigator will have the opportunity to participate in educational and outreach activities associated with the project.
Online application forms should be submitted with a cover letter and full curriculum vitae including the contact details for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Informal inquiries may be made by email to Roberta Hansman (rhansman@whoi.edu), Mark Roberts (mroberts@whoi.edu), or Susan Lang (sqlang@whoi.edu).
