<div dir="ltr"><div style="padding:0px;border:0px none"><font style="font-size:14px" face="Helvetica Neue"><span style="border:0px none">We
seek to hire two Postdoctoral Fellows in the field of microbial ecology
and biogeochemistry. For both, research will use theory and
mathematical modeling as tools to understand how microbial ecological
interactions drive global-scale marine nutrient cycling. One position
will focus on aspects of the marine nitrogen cycle, with research aiming
to </span><span style="border:0px none">understand how nitrogen-cycling microorganisms may provide feedbacks to current changes in the climate system. </span><span style="border:0px none">Specific
project focuses are flexible, and may include, for example, the ecology
and biogeochemical impacts of aerobic and anaerobic metabolisms in
anoxic marine zones or the global-scale ecology of nitrification in
relation to the carbon cycle. A second position will focus on the </span>diverse
communities of microorganisms that consume nonliving organic matter,
with research aiming to understand how microheterotrophic ecological
interactions give rise to observed community composition patterns and
carbon cycling at large scales. Specific project focuses may include the
factors maintaining the diversity of free-living microheterotrophic
functional types or the controls on the spectrum of organic carbon
turnover rates. Fellows will collaboratively design and conduct
cutting-edge research, publish results in peer-reviewed journals, and
present results at scientific conferences. </font></div><div style="padding:0px;border:0px none"><span style="border:0px none"><font style="font-size:14px" face="Helvetica Neue"> </font></span></div><div style="padding:0px;border:0px none"><span style="border:0px none"><font style="font-size:14px" face="Helvetica Neue">Applicants
should have a Ph.D. or equivalent by the start of the appointment in
the natural sciences and/or mathematics. We seek candidates with
experience in scientific programming and numerical modeling. Though a
background in oceanography, biogeochemistry, ecology, or microbiology is
helpful, all applicants with excellent critical thinking and
quantitative analysis skills, excellent oral and written communication
skills, and demonstrated ability to drive projects forward in a timely
manner will be considered. Additionally, we seek candidates who will
work to increase the representation of historically underrepresented
groups in the geosciences. </font></span></div><div style="padding:0px;border:0px none"><span style="border:0px none"><font style="font-size:14px" face="Helvetica Neue"> </font></span></div><div style="padding:0px;border:0px none"><font style="font-size:14px" face="Helvetica Neue"><span style="border:0px none">Fellows will join the </span><a href="https://dge.carnegiescience.edu/" style="border:0px none" target="_blank"><font color="#008F00">Department of Global Ecology (DGE)</font></a><span style="border:0px none"> at the Stanford University campus of the Carnegie Institution for Science. Fellows will work primarily under the guidance of </span><a href="https://ezakem.scripts.mit.edu/emilyzakem/" style="border:0px none" target="_blank"><font color="#008F00">Dr. Emily Zakem</font></a><span style="border:0px none">,
with opportunities to collaborate with other researchers at DGE,
Stanford University, and beyond. Founded in 2002, scientists at DGE
conduct basic and applied research into the interactions among the
Earth’s ecosystems and people. The Carnegie Institution has a commitment
to scientific excellence and diversity; we strongly encourage
applications from candidates who will enrich and foster a culturally
diverse and inclusive environment.</span></font></div><div style="padding:0px;border:0px none"><span style="border:0px none"><font style="font-size:14px" face="Helvetica Neue"> </font></span></div><div style="padding:0px;border:0px none"><font style="font-size:14px" face="Helvetica Neue"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">The start dates for the positions are flexible, and review of applicants will be ongoing until the positions are filled. Initial appointments are for one year, with possible renewal. Carnegie offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. In addition, a budget is available to partially reimburse relocation expenses for successful candidates and their immediate families. Applications consist of a CV, a one-page statement of research interests, and contact information for three references submitted through</span> <a href="https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/" style="outline:currentcolor none 0px;white-space:pre-wrap" target="_blank"><font color="#008F00">DGE's application portal</font></a><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> (<font style="font-size:14px" face="Helvetica Neue"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"></span></font><span style="color:rgb(56,118,29)"><a href="https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/postdoctoral-opportunity-microbial-ecological-modeling-of-the-marine-nitrogen-cycle/" target="_blank">position #1</a></span> and <a href="https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/postdoctoral-opportunity-ecological-modeling-of-marine-microheterotrophic-communities/" target="_blank">position #2</a>). Please contact Emily Zakem (</span><font color="#008F00"><a href="mailto:ezakem@carnegiescience.edu" style="outline:currentcolor none 0px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,143,0)" target="_blank">ezakem@carnegiescience.</a><a href="mailto:ezakem@carnegiescience.edu" style="outline:currentcolor none 0px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,143,0)" target="_blank">edu</a></font><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">) with any questions about the positions. </span><br></font></div><div style="padding:0px;border:0px none"><span style="border:0px none"><font style="font-size:14px" face="Helvetica Neue"> </font></span></div><div style="padding:0px;border:0px none"><span style="border:0px none"><font style="font-size:14px" face="Helvetica Neue">Carnegie
is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on
race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status
protected by the law. </font></span></div></div>