[ES_JOBS_NET] Sediment PostDoc Position at Mote Marine Laboratory

[Emily Hall]

Hi everyone,

We have re-opened our Sediment Post Doc Position Call. If interested, 
please apply through: https://mote.org/about/employment-opportunities/

Thank you,

Emily

Mote Marine Laboratory intends to grant a Postdoctoral Research position 
in Marine Sediment Science focused on the influence of terrestrial 
nitrate in submarine groundwater seeps on water chemistry and severe 
blooms of the dinoflagellate /Karenia brevis/ (Florida Red Tide). An 
applicant’s research should consider groundwater seepage where limestone 
aquifer strata intersect the southwest Florida shelf, either diffuse or 
via karst features, and how this may contribute to the marine nitrogen 
cycle, especially in regard to the role of dissimilatory nitrate 
reduction to ammonium in benthic sediment. This research will build on 
the previous findings of Mote scientists. The incumbent will be expected 
to develop collaborations with other internal and external scientists. 
This position will benefit from experience in enzyme-mediated nitrogen 
chemistry, ability to work with large datasets, and a strong background 
in experimental design and statistical analysis. Experience with GC-MS 
and HPLC is desirable but not mandatory. Field sediment and water 
collections, and laboratory and in situ experiments will be required. 
Training in scuba diving is desirable but not mandatory. The incumbent 
will be mentored by the manager of the Chemical Ecology and Ocean 
Acidification Programs, Dr Emily Hall, and will receive additional 
mentoring from both internal and external scientists.

// *Location: Sarasota**, FL *

// *Full Time*

*We will continue to receive and review applications until the position 
is filled.*

*Mote Background:* Mote is celebrating nearly 70 years as one of the 
remaining independent, non-profit international marine research 
laboratories. The Mote research enterprise has over 37 diverse research 
units, an array of STEM education/outreach programs, and an aquarium 
featuring working laboratories with more than 100 marine species.  Mote 
currently has more than 40 PhD-level scientists, nearly 300 staff and 
approximately 1300 volunteers located on its main campus in Sarasota and 
across eight additional campuses/facilities, including a 
state-of-the-art 200-acre marine and freshwater aquaculture research 
park, a 19,000 square foot International Center for Coral Reef Research 
& Restoration in the Florida Keys and work on a new 110,000 square foot 
Mote Science Education Aquarium is nearing completion.

*Application:*  Recent (2023 and after) PhD graduates are invited to 
apply.  Applicants with a firm expectation of graduation by December 31, 
2025, will be considered. This full-time position includes an expected 
initial annual salary of approximately $60,000, health insurance with 
family options, and benefits including an opt-in retirement plan with 
employer matching, leave for holidays, illness, and vacation, and other 
benefits. The position will be for a period of three years assuming 
appropriate annual progress. Exemplary performers may be invited to join 
Mote as a Staff Scientist upon completion of their initial three-year 
appointment.

Mote envisions significant growth of a Marine Sediment Science Program 
as part of the evolution of its current Sarasota campus into an 
International Marine Science, Technology and Innovation Park, continued 
expansion of the Mote Aquaculture Research Park that includes a new 
Florida Seagrass Restoration Technology Development Initiative and new 
US Harmful Algal Bloom Control Technology Incubator, and stand-up of 
satellite campuses/facilities along the Florida coral reef.  The 
position also affords the opportunity for hosting visiting scientists, 
interactions with scientists from multiple disciplines at Mote, and 
oversight of student interns and volunteers. Postdoctoral Researchers 
are selected based on their ability to not only strengthen and diversify 
the Laboratory’s significant existing research expertise, but also the 
potential to establish their own innovative research initiatives that 
address Mote’s Beyond 2020 Vision & Strategic Plan.

*Applicants should submit the following:*

  * Cover letter addressed to Dr. Emily Hall, of interest including
    present employment status.
  * Academic transcript of doctoral studies
  * Copy of PhD if achieved or expected graduation date.
  * Curriculum vitae
  * Two-page essay, excluding references and exhibits, describing
    intended research and mentors.
  * Three representative journal publications, in press or published.
  * Names and contact information for three references.

*To Apply:* Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2025 
Postdoctoral Fellow – Marine Sediment Science”  at 
https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants or mail a single package 
including cover letter, resume or c.v. and the contact information for 
three references to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 
Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 
national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other 
protected category. Mote participates in E-Verify.

-- 
Emily R. Hall, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist/Program Manager
Ocean Acidification Program
Chemical and Physical Ecology Program
Mote Marine Laboratory
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-388-4441 x 327
emily8 at mote.org
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