[Coral-List] Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution post-doctoral position available: coral reef ecology, coral physiology and/or coral genetics

[Anne Cohen]

Dear Colleagues,

The Cohen Lab at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is 
searching for a */Postdoctoral Investigator/* to join our 
multidisciplinary coral reef research team in a study of coral reef 
resilience to climate change. This is a regular full-time, exempt 
position, eligible for full benefits. The initial appointment is for 15 
months with the possibility of an extension based on performance and 
availability of funding.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated recent PhD with 
expertise in tropical, shallow water coral reef ecology, coral 
physiology and/or coral genetics, have a strong publication record, 
excellent communication skills, willingness to go to sea for extended 
periods in remote places, extensive field experience and an AAUS 
certification or equivalent at the time of hire.

Our research focuses on the biophysics of coral resilience to thermal 
stress, merging expertise in observational physical oceanography, 3-D 
high-resolution hydrodynamic modeling, coral reef ecology and coral 
physiology (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2049567)

Thus, applicants with an interest in oceanography and/or climate, a 
willingness to think outside of the box, to interact across disciplines 
and work collaboratively and generously are especially encouraged.  In 
addition, the position provides an opportunity to join our NSF-funded 
Convergence Accelerator, a new collaboration amongst academic 
scientists, coral reef island NGO’s, industrial partners and 
conservation organizations to build the first Coral Reef Digital Twin 
(https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2137882).

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has a top-rated postdoctoral 
program (www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral/ 
<https://www.whoi.edu/what-we-do/educate/postdoctoral/>) that supports a 
dynamic postdoctoral community with formal mentoring and career guidance 
programs. The Postdoctoral Investigator will have the opportunity to 
participate in educational and outreach activities associated with the 
project. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply as 
we strive to increase equity and inclusion in ocean science.

The position start date will be no later than April 1, 2022.Please apply 
online via https://careers.whoi.edu/ <https://careers.whoi.edu/>, with a 
cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, and three letters of 
recommendation. Applications will be reviewed upon submission. Informal 
inquiries may be made by email to Anne Cohen (acohen at whoi.edu 
<mailto:acohen at whoi.edu>).

-- 
Anne L. Cohen PhD.
https://web.whoi.edu/cohen/
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Cohen Lab 118
Mailstop #23
Woods Hole
MA 02543
Office 508 289 2958 Lab 508 289 3857
Eco Magazine Coral Reef Hero 2020
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