[ES_JOBS_NET] 1-2 Postdocs in Marine Ecosystem Modeling - UC Santa Barbara

[Holly Moeller]

*JPF01572 1-2 Postdoctoral Position(s) in Ecosystem Modeling - Marine
Science Institute - UC Santa Barbara*

Applications are invited for (a) postdoctoral scholar(s) to engage in
research using global ecosystem models of the upper ocean. The postdoc(s)
will incorporate the evolutionary response of marine primary producers,
especially mixotrophs which combine photosynthesis and heterotrophy, to
climate change into ecosystem models (
https://nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1851194).

The project tests the role of mixotrophs in a potential climate feedback
loop that may accelerate carbon emissions from the surface ocean. In
particular, we test the hypothesis that mixotrophs will become more
heterotrophic under warmer ocean conditions, and ask whether evolution
(e.g., adaptation to warmer ocean conditions) may modulate this response.
The postdoctoral scholar(s) will primarily be involved with the modeling
component of the project, which incorporates the results of evolution
experiments into ecosystem models. These ecosystem models will be used to
quantify the climate feedback impacts of shifts in mixotroph traits, and
will be parameterized using experimental data.

The postdoctoral scholar’s activities may include, but will not be limited
to, (1) development of new models for mixotrophy in an ecosystem context,
(2) implementation of these models in coupled marine biogeochemistry and
lower trophic level ecosystem models (e.g., COBALT or the MIT Ecosystem
Model (a.k.a. Darwin)), (3) analysis of model output, especially
quantification of impacts on carbon and nutrient cycling, and (4)
involvement in laboratory evolution experiments.

The appointee or appointees will be based at UCSB in the laboratory of Dr.
Holly Moeller, and will collaborate with Dr. Charlotte Laufkötter
(University of Bern), Dr. Stephanie Dutkiewicz (MIT), and Dr. Ben Ward
(University of Southampton). The project includes funds for travel for
collaborative visits to these other institutions.

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Holly Moeller (
holly.moeller at lifesci.ucsb.edu) with any questions about the position.

Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have completed all requirements for a
PhD except the dissertation at the time of application. The PhD should be
in marine biogeochemical modeling, ecosystem modeling, oceanography,
microbial ecology, mathematical biology, or closely related disciplines.

Additional Qualifications: PhD by time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Prior experience with running and/or developing coupled marine ecosystem
models (such as COBALT, Darwin, etc.)
-Experience in analysing model output / large geospatial datasets using
tools such as Matlab, Python, NCL or equivalent.
-Programming experience.
-Research experience in one or more of the following areas: ecological
modeling, ocean biogeochemistry, marine microbial ecology, or closely
related disciplines.
-A track record of talks and peer-reviewed publications appropriate to
career stage.

The initial appointment is for one year minimum with the possibility for
renewal based on finding availability and research need. There is a
possibility of a second open position due to funding availability. The
start date is negotiable but would ideally be around February 1, 2020.
Salary is competitive, commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications.
Postdoctoral benefits are included (
https://ap.ucsb.edu/resources.for.department.analysts/postdoctoral.scholar.appointments/
).

Applicants should submit a CV, a short (1-2 page) statement of research
experience and interests related to the project, PDF copies of up to two
relevant publications, and the names, affiliations and e-mail addresses of
three references to:

https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF01572

*For primary consideration apply by October 18, 2019*

Position will remain open until filled.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to
the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research,
teaching and service as appropriate to this position.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Holly V. Moeller
Assistant Professor, Ecology, Evolution & Marine Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Email: holly.moeller at lifesci.ucsb.edu
Website: https://moellerlab.org/ <https://moellerecology.wordpress.com/>
Phone: 805-893-3216
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