Postdoctoral Research Associate Position: Examining Microbial Interactions in Marine Plankton
The Rynearson lab at the University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of
Oceanography invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate.
The research project, funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation,
will examine microscale interactions between marine diatoms and bacteria
and is a collaboration with Professor D. Hunt, Duke University.
*Responsibilities and Duties*: The postdoctoral associate will be
primarily responsible for analysis of the gene expression component of
the project and will be working with high-throughput transcriptomic data
and physiological data to tease apart diatom-bacteria interactions.
Responsibilities include dissemination of results in publications and
presentations, contributions to the functioning of the lab, and
assistance with graduate and undergraduate student mentoring. The
successful applicant will have the opportunity to design follow-on
controlled laboratory experiments and with future proposal preparation.
*Qualifications*: Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. degree by
August 2014 in Computer Sciences, Oceanography, Biology or a related
field. Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal)
and quantitative analytical skills are essential. Candidates should
possess demonstrable experience with either the analysis of high
throughput sequencing data including programming knowledge or with
experimental marine microbiology.
*Appointment*: The position is for 12 months initially, commencing July
or August 2014 and renewable for an additional 12 months depending on
performance. The successful candidate will receive training in research
collaboration, presentation and publication of results, and outreach and
mentoring. There will be opportunities for development of additional
research projects and proposals.
*To Apply*: Applications must include (1) a statement of
experience,**career goals, research vision and interests; (2) curriculum
vitae, (3) reprints of relevant publications and (4) names and addresses
of three referees willing to write confidential letters of
recommendation. All materials should be emailed as a single pdf document
to: rynearson@mail.uri.edu with ‘PostDoc Application’ in the subject
line. Candidates will be selected based on overall excellence, including
academic qualifications, letters of recommendation, and prior skills,
experience, and research goals that are compatible with the goals of the
funded research. The position is compensated through a competitive
salary and excellent benefits package.
*Closing date*: For full consideration, applications should be received
by May 5, 2014.Further information:
Rynearson lab: http://www.gso.uri.edu/users/rynearson
URI Graduate School of Oceanography: http://www.gso.uri.edu/
Hunt Lab: http://oceanography.ml.duke.edu/hunt/