[Coral-List] Job Announcement: Director, Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division, NOAA/AOML

[Jim Hendee]

NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, FL 
is seeking applicants to fill the position of director of the Ocean 
Chemistry and Ecosystems Division (OCED) (ZP-V, equivalent to GS-15).

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The position requires a significant publication record, a history of 
obtaining funding, the ability to organize and lead research projects, 
and recognition as a leading scientist in ocean, climate, and/or 
ecosystem research. The OCED director will manage science and personnel 
in OCED while maintaining a strong research effort in an area that 
complements current divisional research which include ecological, 
microbiological (including ‘omics), ocean acidification, coral reef, 
eutrophication, and global carbon cycle research.

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Additional information about the AOML Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystem 
Division and staff can be found at 
https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/ocean-chemistry-ecosystems-division/ 
<https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/ocean-chemistry-ecosystems-division/>. 
 
Application must be completed online at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ 
<http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/>, with reference Announcement Numbers 
OAR-AOML-2021-0001 
<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/589308100>by January 27, 
2021. For details on the position you can contact Molly Baringer 
(molly.baringer at noaa.gov <mailto:molly.baringer at noaa.gov>) and for 
questions regarding the application process please contact Rebecca 
Schneider (rebecca.schneider at noaa.gov <mailto:rebecca.schneider at noaa.gov>).


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Major Duties

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    Provide scientific leadership for AOML's Ocean Chemistry and
    Ecosystem Division (AOML/OCED) by developing and maintaining a
    divisional science program that supports NOAA's mission and results
    in peer-reviewed publications and science products of value to
    NOAA/AOML stakeholders.

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    Supervise and mentor AOML/OCED principal investigators.

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    Procure sufficient funding to support the divisional research
    program in conjunction with AOML/OCED principal investigators.

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    Contribute to the development of major scientific programs within
    NOAA and other federal agencies.

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    Publish research results in peer-reviewed literature and present
    findings at national and international scientific meetings.

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    Contribute to the development of research projects that will advance
    our scientific and technical knowledge of chemical oceanography,
    biological oceanography, or a related discipline by formulating
    research ideas, obtaining funding for research projects, and leading
    research projects.

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    Manage AOML/OCED personnel, including administrative, technical, and
    scientific employees.

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    Manage AOML/OCED finances to ensure accountable and efficient
    utilization of resources.

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    Serve as spokesperson and advocate of AOML/OCED at AOML and OAR.