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

[Holly Moeller]

*JPF017251-2 Post-Doctoral Position in Ecosystem Modeling - Marine Science
Institute*

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). We expect to hire up
to two individuals based on the pool of qualified applicants.

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 (or scholars’) 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 postdoctoral
scholar(s) will also be encouraged to develop independent but related lines
of inquiry and to take advantage of professional development opportunities
available at UC Santa Barbara and through collaborations, meeting
attendance, etc.

The appointee 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: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or be enrolled in a
Ph.D. or equivalent international program.

Additional Qualifications: PhD in marine biogeochemical modeling, ecosystem
modeling, oceanography, microbial ecology, mathematical biology, or closely
related disciplines 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 position start date is negotiable, and can be as early as 1 May 2020,
but no later than 31 December 2020. Applicants must have completed their
PhD in order to start this position.

The duration of the initial appointment is 12 months; reappointment for an
additional year(s) is possible. Salary is competitive, commensurate with
the applicant’s qualifications. Postdoctoral benefits are included (
https://clients.garnett-powers.com/pd/uc/plans_benefits).

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 email addresses of
three references to:

https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF01725

For primary consideration apply by March 1, 2020.

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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Dr. 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
Pronouns: she/her
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