[Coral-List] Postdoctoral and Technician opportunities in OA/Coral reefs

[Peter Edmunds]

Colleagues -- Bob Carpenter and I are pleased to post the 
opportunities described below.  Feel free to contact either of us for 
additional details, but please note the applications will need to be 
submitted through the CSUN Human Resources web page, using the 
position numbers as shown.

Cheers,

Pete

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CSUN Position - 1775
Apply at -http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/

NSF Postdoctoral Scholar - Ocean acidification and coral reefs

Start date: 1 February 2011, negotiable
Salary: $41,000

Applications are invited for a 2-year (with potential for a 2-year 
renewal), NSF-funded postdoctoral scholar position at California 
State University, Northridge (CSUN), to conduct research in the area 
of ocean acidification (OA) and its effects on coral reefs.  The 
successful candidate will work closely with RC Carpenter and PJ 
Edmunds (grant PIs, robert.carpenter at csun.edu and 
peter.edmunds at csun.edu) to investigate the effects of OA on corals, 
algae, and coral reefs in Moorea, French Polynesia.  The research 
focuses on the ecophysiology of corals and algae, and spans 
investigative scales from organisms, to assemblages of species, and 
natural communities; experiments will involve microcosms and in situ 
(field) analyses.  Candidates are expected to have strong field-based 
experience with the ecophysiology of tropical corals and algae, a 
background in the biology/ecology/physiology of corals and algae, and 
experience in analytical seawater chemistry; scuba diving with AAUS 
training (or equivalent) is required.  The research involves 
significant periods (up to 6 months/year) of work overseas in Moorea, 
and shorter periods (a few weeks) in Hawaii.  This position provides 
unique opportunities to work with a small team studying the biology 
of coral reefs in the Caribbean and Pacific, and work with colleagues 
in the Moorea Coral Reef LTER, and Hawaii.

The salary includes benefits, with additional funds to support travel 
and research in Moorea and Hawaii.  Applicants should submit a 
covering letter in which they describe their research training and 
interests, CV, and arrange to have two letters of reference 
submitted.  All applications must be made through the CSUN web site 
(see above).

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CSUN Position - 1774
Apply at -http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/

NSF Research technician - Ocean acidification and coral reefs

Start date: 1 February 2011
Salary: $38,000

Applications are invited for a 2-year (with potential for a 2-year 
renewal), NSF-funded technician position at California State 
University, Northridge (CSUN), to support research in the area of 
ocean acidification (OA) and its effects on coral reefs.  The 
successful candidate will work under the supervision of RC Carpenter 
and PJ Edmunds (grant PIs, robert.carpenter at csun.edu and 
peter.edmunds at csun.edu), as well as a postdoctoral scholar, to 
elucidate the effects of OA on corals, algae, and coral reefs in 
Moorea.  The research focuses on the ecophysiology of corals and 
algae, and spans investigative scales from organisms, to assemblages 
of species, and natural communities; experiments will involve 
microcosms, and in situ (field) analyses.  Candidates are expected to 
have an MS in a field-based marine biology topic, experience in the 
biology/ecology of marine organisms, a history of working in tropical 
environments, and a strong background in the maintenance of marine 
aquaria, biological laboratory skills, seawater chemistry, and marine 
field operations (driving of small boats, scuba diving, etc); scuba 
diving with a AAUS training (or equivalent) is required.  The 
research involves significant periods (up to 6 months/year) of work 
overseas in Moorea, French Polynesia, and shorter periods (a few 
weeks) in Hawaii.  This position provides unique opportunities to 
work with a small team studying the biology of coral reefs in the 
Caribbean and Pacific, and work with colleagues in the Moorea Coral 
Reef LTER, and Hawaii

The salary includes benefits, with additional funds to support travel 
and research in Moorea and Hawaii.  Applicants should submit a 
covering letter in which they describe their research training and 
interests, CV, and arrange to have two letters of reference 
submitted.  All applications must be made through the CSUN web site 
(see above).

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Peter J. Edmunds PhD
Department of Biology
California State University
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge
CA 91330-8303

Phone: 818.677.2502
Fax: 818.677.2034
e-mail: peter.edmunds at csun.edu
http://www.csun.edu/biology/faculty/edmunds.htm