[ES_JOBS_NET] Faculty Position – Coral Reef Biogeochemistry – Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

*Faculty Position – Coral Reef Biogeochemistry – **Hawai‘i Institute of
Marine Biology*

The Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology <http://www.hawaii.edu/himb/> at
the University of Hawai‘i invites applications for a full-time, 11-mos,
tenure-track research faculty position in coral reef biogeochemistry at
the rank of Assistant Researcher.HIMB is part of the School of Ocean and
Earth Science and Technology <http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/> (SOEST) at
the University of Hawai‘i at Ma-noa <http://manoa.hawaii.edu/>.The
successful candidate will be expected to develop extramurally funded
research programs and to mentor graduate students.The level of State
support will be equivalent to nine (9) months per year, with the other
two (2) months to be raised through extramural funds.

We seek applicants who will build a strong research program that
complements the expertise of our existing faculty.Areas of interest
include, but are not limited to, reef metabolism, ocean acidification,
coastal nutrient cycling, and land-sea interactions.It is essential that
applicants have a strong field component to their research to take
advantage of HIMB’s unique location. Individual qualifications and
academic excellence, rather than specific research area, will be the
most important criteria in selecting the successful candidate.Minimum
qualifications: a PhD in oceanography, biogeochemistry, ecosystem
ecology, or related biological discipline and a demonstrated capability
for creative, high-quality research.

To apply, send electronic copies of (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) a
concise statement of research accomplishments and future goals and their
pertinence to HIMB, (iii) three representative publications, and (iv)
names and contact information for five references.Applications (.pdf
format preferred) should be sent to the search committee chair, Dr.
Megan Donahue (megan.donahue at hawaii.edu, 808-236-7417), Hawai‘i
Institute of Marine Biology.Review of applications will begin on August
15, 2013.

The University of Hawai‘i an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.  Position 0086023 on Work At UH <http://workatuh.hawaii.edu>.