<div dir="ltr"><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> </p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Position: Full-Time Postdoctoral Research Associate</p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Salary: at least $60,000 annually plus benefits (negotiable)</p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Start date: May 2024</p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> </p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Ocean mesoscale and submesoscale processes shape the
biogeochemical function of marine ecosystems. However, central questions remain
about the mechanisms that lead to biogeochemical tracer fluxes (carbon and
nutrient fluxes) and the ways that microbial communities mediate these fluxes.</p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> </p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">We are seeking a
full-time postdoctoral research associate with a background in oceanography,
microbial ecology, chemical transport, or a related field to work with Mara
Freilich at Brown University. The postdoc will be funded through S-MODE, a NASA
project that aims to characterize the contribution of submesoscale ocean
dynamics to vertical and horizontal transport in the upper ocean. This postdoc
project will employ a combination of remote sensing measurements of the ocean
surface, in-situ measurements from research vessels — including high resolution
bio-optical and microbial community composition observations —, and numerical
modeling. There are the potential collaborations on other projects related to
biophysical interactions as well. The postdoctoral researcher will analyze vertical
biogeochemical fluxes using observations of biogeochemical tracer distributions
and microbial community composition as well as numerical simulations.</p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> </p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The postdoctoral researcher will benefit from professional
development opportunities including mentorship by Prof. Freilich and other
project collaborators as well as resources available at Brown University, such
as those through the Office of University Postdoctoral Affairs, Office of
Institutional Equity and Diversity, and the Sheridan Center for Teaching and
Learning. </p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> </p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Qualifications include: a Ph.D. in oceanography, ecology, or a
related field, completed prior to postdoctoral appointment start date;
quantitative skills and experience with data analysis or modeling; strong
writing skills and experience with submission of manuscripts to academic
journals; demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively as part of a
research team and independently. </p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> </p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">To apply, please send the following by email (<span style="color:rgb(5,98,193)"><a href="mailto:mara_freilich@brown.edu">mara_freilich@brown.edu</a></span>). </p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>curriculum vitae </p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>statement of research interests and experience </p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>contact information for three references </p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For
initial consideration, materials should be received by March 2, 2024.</span></p></div>