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Biophysical Interactions postdoc

Apply by August 10 for first consideration

Position: Full-Time Postdoctoral Research Associate

Salary: at least $67,000 annually plus benefits (negotiable)

Start date: mutually agreed upon date prior to December 2024

How much do eddies contribute to biogeochemical fluxes? Ocean mesoscale and submesoscale processes shape the biogeochemical function of marine ecosystems. However, central questions remain about the mechanisms that lead to biogeochemical tracer fluxes (carbon and nutrient fluxes) and the ways that microbial communities mediate these fluxes and the role of submesoscale processes during extreme events.

We are seeking a full-time postdoctoral research associate with a background in oceanography, microbial ecology, or a related field to work with Mara Freilich at Brown University in collaboration with Kelly Luis, Ivona Cetinic (NASA), and Melissa Omand (University of Rhode Island). The postdoc will entail analysis of data from the S-MODE field campaign, a NASA project that aims to characterize the contribution of submesoscale ocean dynamics to vertical and horizontal transport in the upper ocean. Depending on the skills and interests of the candidate, the project may also include numerical modeling and analysis of community composition observations. Observational analysis will include a combination of remote sensing measurements of the ocean surface, in-situ measurements from research vessels — including high resolution bio-optical and microbial community composition observations.

The postdoctoral researcher will benefit from professional development opportunities including mentorship by Prof. Freilich and other project collaborators as well as resources available at Brown University, such as those through the Office of University Postdoctoral Affairs, Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, and the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning.

Qualifications include: a Ph.D. in oceanography, ecology, or a related field, completed prior to postdoctoral appointment start date; quantitative skills and experience with data analysis or modeling; strong writing skills and experience with submission of manuscripts to academic journals; demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively as part of a research team and independently.

Apply here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdA2hleASzEFKs7j40OZUftHS9XKpZ8SHM1f3YIGj61ZY5FCg/viewform?usp=sf_link

For more information:

Contact Mara Freilich (mara_freilich@brown.edu)