[Coral-List] Assistant Scientist Position: Coral Reef Research

[Graham Kolodziej - NOAA Affiliate]

The University of Miami’s Cooperative Institute of Marine and Atmospheric
Sciences (CIMAS) is accepting applications for a PhD-level assistant
scientist working on coral reef ecosystems. The successful applicant will
work with a diverse team of scientists, postdocs, and students at NOAA and
UM laboratories in Miami, Florida as part of the Coral Health and
Monitoring Program (CHAMP - https://www.coral.noaa.gov/) and the
Acidification, Climate, and Coral Reef Ecosystems *TEam* (ACCRETE -
https://www.coral.noaa.gov/research/accrete.html).

CHAMP and ACCRETE are interested in how climate change and ocean
acidification will be, and already are affecting the construction (coral
growth, calcification) and breakdown (bioerosion, dissolution) of coral
reef habitat, as well as the associated ramifications these processes have
for ecosystem function. In light of widespread coral mortality and reef
ecosystem degradation, we are actively engaged in identifying mechanisms of
reef resilience, whether they be molecular, ecological, or chemical.

The successful applicant’s research activities are expected to 1.) support
coral reef management and restoration efforts and 2) be linked to the
current status and trends of climate and OA as reported by NOAA’s National
Coral Reef Monitoring Program (https://www.coris.noaa.gov/monitoring/),
which is led by ACCRETE for US jurisdictions in the Atlantic Ocean. The
impetus is to better understand the real-world ramifications of current and
future environmental change to US coral reef ecosystems to develop
pragmatic approaches to foster reef ecosystem function throughout the 21st
century.

We presently employ an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing both
laboratory and field-based studies. We are especially interested in
researchers who will leverage and expand upon our current capabilities.
They will assist with and lead aquaria-based experiments on the response of
coral reef organisms to climate, OA, and other stressors utilizing the
CIMAS/AOML Experimental Reef Lab (
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=d05aa00f12cc454f8f0ea7d8b6b4314a).
They are encouraged to use ACCRETE’s analytical carbonate chemistry and
molecular biology capabilities, as well as the in-house CT, micro CT, and
3D scanning equipment presently used for analysis of coral growth (
http://www.icenochs.com/interests-1/#/new-page/) and erosion (
http://www.icenochs.com/interests-1/#/new-page-1/).

As such, candidates with a background in ocean acidification, omics, coral
physiology and calcification, bioerosion, and sclerochronology are
encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a strong publication record,
demonstrated experience conducting productive independent research at the
postdoctoral level, a track record of working with a diverse research team,
and a history of obtaining funding. Current AAUS authorization is required
for participation in scuba diving operations. The position will be for two
years, with the possibility to extend contingent on the incumbent
successfully obtaining additional funding.

Apply online at:
https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCareerStaff/job/Campus---Rosenstiel-School-of-Marine-and-Atmospheric-Science/RSMAS---Assistant-Scientist_R100027513-1
.  Curriculum Vitae and the contact information for 3 people who can
provide letters of recommendation are required.

The University of Miami is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


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Graham Kolodziej
Research Associate II
NOAA/AOML - University of Miami/CIMAS