[Coral-List] JOB OPENING: Post-Doctoral Researcher - Coral Ecophysiology (NYU Abu Dhabi)

[John Burt]

JOB OPENING: Post-Doctoral Researcher - Coral Ecophysiology
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 December, 2021

The Burt Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking to appoint
a Post-Doctoral Researcher who will study coral ecophysiology in an extreme
environmental setting. NYUAD is located on the shores of the
Persian/Arabian Gulf, where corals and other reef fauna experience highly
variable and extreme temperatures (ranging from 18 - 36 °C annually), as
well as extreme salinity, frequent hypoxia, high turbidity, and recurrent
bleaching. The UAE is also bordered on its east coast by the
environmentally benign Gulf of Oman, making this location an ideal setting
for studying how marine organisms cope with and respond to extreme
environmental conditions, and the insights this may provide in our rapidly
changing world.

The Post-Doctoral Researcher will conduct novel laboratory (aquarium)
and/or field experiments to advance scientific knowledge in this field and
develop our understanding of the biology of corals in the Gulf. Candidates
with strong backgrounds in molecular ecology, including application of
various -omics based approaches, are desirable, and/or candidates with
strong backgrounds in coral physiology, particularly around heterotrophy.
The candidate will have wide latitude to develop research projects in areas
of their particular strengths and interests, and will be provided an annual
research budget. The position is intended to start in April/May 2022,
although this is flexible depending on the candidate's situation.

The Post-Doctoral Researcher will integrate into the existing lab of PI
John Burt, which includes post-doc's and other research staff from the
NYUAD Marine Biology Lab, the NYUAD Water Research Center, and the NYUAD
Center for Genomics and Systems Biology; they will later be joined by two
additional post-docs from the recently established NYUAD Arabian Center for
Climate and Environmental Sciences. They will join a diverse team of
researchers that come from across the world, with projects spanning various
coastal and marine ecosystems.

To be successful in this role you MUST possess the following to be
considered:
- PhD in Biology, Marine Biology or equivalent from an accredited college
or university
-  A strong publication record with first-author experience
-  Dive certification from an accredited agency (PADI, BSAC or similar
organization), with >50 dives experience
-  Valid Driver's License in home country
-  Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with external
stakeholders, employees, management and students.

Previous experience in the following is desirable but not essential:
-  Experience in multi-omics approaches to address ecological questions OR
-  Experience in coral physiology, particularly around heterotrophy
-  Experience in studying diverse aspects of the biology of coral reef fauna
-  Ability to conduct multiple, possibly divergent, research projects
simultaneously
-  Ability to train junior technical staff to support operation and
maintenance of research
-  Mentoring of undergraduate students in a research setting
-  Ability to plan, allocate, and monitor research budgets for projects
- Rescue diver and emergency oxygen certification is desirable
- Power boat operator certification is desirable

Hiring is contingent on successful clearance of security, health, and
reference checks, among other HR-related processes. This will be a two- to
three-year fixed term contract position (depending on the candidate's
preference), potentially renewable based on performance. The salary and
benefits package are highly competitive, with benefits that include a
housing allowance, annual flights, health care, benefits for dependents (if
applicable) and more. Salary and benefits are fully tax free in the UAE.
The position also comes with an annual research budget that will be managed
by the candidate.

The closing date for applications is 15 December 2021, with interviews to
begin in January 2022. Only those candidates shortlisted for an interview
will be contacted. The applicant's cover letter should provide a research
statement that responds to the required/desirable experience specified
above (maximum of 2 pages), and the CV should contain the names and contact
information for three references. Please combine the cover letter and CV in
a single PDF with the candidates name in the filename. TO APPLY, candidates
should submit materials via email to John.Burt at nyu.edu with the email
subject line "2022 Post-doctoral Application".

John Burt
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John A. Burt
Associate Professor of Biology
Center for Genomics and Systems Biology &
Water Research Center
New York University Abu Dhabi
PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ph: + 971-50-221-9269
Email: John.Burt at nyu.edu
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