[Coral-List] Postdoctoral position: effects of submarine groundwater discharge on coral reefs

[Nyssa Silbiger]

We seek to hire a postdoctoral researcher to work collaboratively with Dr.
Craig Nelson (Department of Oceanography and Hawaiʻi Sea Grant) and Dr.
Megan Donahue (Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology) on a NSF Funded Project,
collaborative with Dr. Nyssa Silbiger at California State University,
Northridge. The project seeks to define the biogeochemical context and
ecological impacts of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) on coral reefs.
The incumbent will work between the Center for Microbial Oceanography:
Research and Education and the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology at the
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in Honolulu, O‘ahu, HI.



The researcher will primarily lead field experiments in Mo'orea, French
Polynesia to determine how SGD influences individual to ecosystem processes
in reef habitats. Field experiments will examine distributions, growth and
physiology of coral and macroalgae, both planktonic and host-associated
microbiome structure, and rates of ecosystem processes such as herbivory,
primary production, calcification, and bioerosion. The researcher will also
assist in ongoing efforts to characterize groundwater dynamics in coral
reefs and the benthic and microbial planktonic communities associated with
SGD as well as synthesis and statistical modeling efforts to predict the
direct and indirect effects of SGD on coral reef ecosystem processes.



Minimum qualifications are a PhD in ecology, biogeochemistry, environmental
microbiology or related fields and evidence of scientific productivity in
the form of one or more peer-reviewed publications. Ability and willingness
to travel for long periods (weeks to months) to French Polynesia are a job
requirement. Evidence of strong science writing and communication skills,
ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, and
experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students are additional
desirable qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a background in
marine ecology as it intersects with geochemistry, ecosystem science, or
microbiology. Experience in one or more of the approaches used in this
project is preferred, including but not limited to fieldwork in coastal
ecosystems (including SCUBA and/or boating experience), carbonate
biogeochemistry, coral reef organismal physiology, groundwater sampling, or
microbial genomics.



The researcher will be expected to carry out a portion of the work outlined
in our grant and will be encouraged to develop studies within their
specific area of interest as they relate to coral reef ecosystem science.
Pay will be $50,000 annually (plus benefits), start date is somewhat
flexible (ideally in early 2020), and appointment is for one year with the
possibility to extend for an additional 1-2 years provided acceptable
progress and funding availability.

Interested parties should email Craig Nelson (craig.nelson at hawaii.edu),
Megan Donahue (megan.donahue at hawaii.edu), and Nyssa Silbiger (
nyssa.silbiger at csun.edu) with the following information: (i) a current CV;
(ii) a cover letter outlining how you meet the minimum criteria, your
background relevant to the project, and how your background fits the
additional selection criteria mentioned above; and (iii) contact info for 3
references.

Review of applications will begin 15 November 2019.  A formal application
to the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii must be received no
later than 30 November 2019.  To apply, go to www.rcuh.com, click on Job
Postings, and search for position 19557.



Researchers that are traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields are
highly encouraged to apply.

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Nyssa Silbiger, PhD
Assistant Professor

Department of Biology
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge,CA 91330-8303
website: http:// <http://nyssasilbiger.com/>silbigerlab.com
Twitter: @NSilbiger
email: nyssa.silbiger at csun.edu
Tel: (818) 677 - 4427