[Coral-List] Postdoctoral Research Opportunity at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology

[Keisha Bahr]

Job Advertisement: Postdoctoral Researcher in seawater chemistry and coral
physiology

We seek to hire a postdoctoral researcher to work collaboratively with a
dynamic and interdisciplinary research team. The Postdoctoral research will
be co-advised by Dr. Kuʻulei Rodgers (Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology)
and Dr. Keisha Bahr (Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi) and work
alongside Dr. Ellen Briggs (University of Hawaiʻi) and Dr. Chris Sabine
(University of Hawaiʻi) on a collaborative NSF funded project.

The goal of this project is to examine the fundamental connections between
seawater chemistry and coral physiology by investigating the modulation of
seawater chemistry in the microenvironment surrounding corals. This work
will be conducted at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) on Moku
o Loʻe in Kāneʻohe Bay, Hawaiʻi. The researcher will set-up, operate, and
oversee lab experimentations utilizing the state-of-the-art experimental
mesocosm facility at the Coral Reef Ecology Lab (www.coralreefecologylab.com)
at HIMB. The researcher will also maintain an ecological database that
includes detailed information on all experiments as well as assists in
respirometry work and sensor development. 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.  The start date is somewhat
flexible, but no later than June 2021, and the appointment is for one year
with the possibility to extend for an additional 1-2 years provided
acceptable progress and funding availability.

Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in marine ecology, chemistry,
oceanography, environmental science, biogeochemistry, or related fields and
evidence of scientific productivity in the form of two or more
peer-reviewed publications. Additional qualifications include experience
with maintaining seawater systems, conducting manipulative
experimentations, and collecting discrete carbon system measurements in
seawater. 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 desirable
qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a background in marine
ecology as it intersects with carbonate biogeochemistry and coral reef
organismal physiology.
Interested parties should email Dr. Keisha Bahr (keisha.bahr at tamucc.edu)
and Dr. Kuʻulei Rodgers (kuuleir at hawaii.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. Please put “Proton Flux Postdoc” in
the subject of the email.

Review of applications will begin 10 April 2021.  A formal application to
the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi must be received no
later than 10 April 2021.  To apply, go to www.rcuh.com, click on Job
Postings, and search for position # 221118.
Researchers that are traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields are
highly encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact Dr. Keisha Bahr at
Keisha.Bahr at tamucc.edu
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Dr. Keisha Bahr
Assistant Professor
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
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