[Coral-List] Postdoctoral Researcher Position at the Vantuna Research Group in Los Angeles CA

[Jeremy Claisse]

The Vantuna Research Group (www.oxy.edu/vantuna-research-group<http://www.oxy.edu/vantuna-research-group>) at Occidental College is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to assist with its extensive grant-funded field research program. The researcher will be mentored by Dr. Dan Pondella (Occidental College) and Dr. Jeremy Claisse<https://www.claisselab.com/> (Cal Poly Pomona) with primary responsibilities associated with a grant from the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) investigating the environmental status of offshore artificial structures in California. The goals of this project are to collect, integrate and analyze relevant ecological (e.g., biomass, productivity, biodiversity), habitat complexity, and environmental metrics to develop an improved understanding of local- to regional-scale influence of marine infrastructure and artificial reef habitats in southern California. Research results will support decision-making around decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure, offshore renewable energy development, and reef restoration projects. The researcher must be self-motivated and also eager to participate in team-oriented research on multiple ongoing projects including rocky reef and kelp forest habitat restoration, MPA impacts, and long-term (45+ yr) rocky reef monitoring time-series analysis.



This is a full-time (12 month) appointment that includes a competitive benefits package including excellent health, dental, life, disability, and retirement benefits; tuition benefits for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and dependents; additional extras including use of gym facilities, use and borrowing privileges at the College Library, and free parking on campus. Employees also receive a minimum of 14 paid holidays and are eligible to accrue 10 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year. The initial appointment will be made for two years, with possibility of extension based on the availability of external grant funding. The annual starting salary for this position is $65,000, with flexibility to increase based on experience. The start date for this position is negotiable but ideally would start prior to October 1, 2022.


Applications must include a CV and a cover letter describing experience, research interests, and career goals, and two professional letters of reference. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  All applications should be sent to vrg at oxy.edu<mailto:vrg at oxy.edu>  with subject line indicating “Postdoctoral Researcher”; the two letters should be sent directly from your professional references to the same email address. Review of complete applications will begin August 29, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Any inquiries regarding the position should be sent to vrg at oxy.edu<mailto:vrg at oxy.edu>


The full job ad can be found here:

https://www.oxy.edu/sites/default/files/assets/HR/Salaried/vrg_postdoctoral_researcher_2022_rev_7.22.pdf