Postdoctoral Researcher: Phytoplankton-virus community dynamics and evolution
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher position in the Oceanography Department at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. The postdoc will work with Kyle Edwards and Grieg Steward on a project funded by the Simons Foundation, investigating the role of viruses in phytoplankton community dynamics, evolution, and ecosystem function. The project will involve culture experiments, experimental evolution, and ecophysiology. The successful candidate will take the lead role in executing this research, including planning, lab work, data analysis and interpretation, mentoring and supervision of undergraduate assistants, manuscript preparation, and presentation of results at international conferences. A Ph.D. in biological oceanography, marine biology, ecology and evolution, or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will have experience with one or more of: culturing phytoplankton; viral ecology; qPCR and related molecular techniques. We are particularly interested in candidates who want to work at the interface of marine microbial ecology and theoretical approaches to community ecology and evolutionary dynamics. The position is funded for up to 3 years, with renewal for years 2 and 3 subject to performance and continued availability of funds. Questions about the position should be addressed to Kyle Edwards ([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>). Applications should be submitted at the RCUH Jobs Site (URL below), including CV, cover letter detailing research experience and interests, and names and contact information for three references. Applications will be reviewed starting September 30, 2018, until the position is filled. RCUH position URL: https://hcmweb.rcuh.com/psp/hcmprd_exapp/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=3&JobOpeningId=18423&PostingSeq=1 <https://hcmweb.rcuh.com/psp/hcmprd_exapp/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=3&JobOpeningId=18423&PostingSeq=1> Kyle Edwards Assistant Professor Department of Oceanography University of Hawaii at Manoa [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
