The McClelland lab is searching for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join an NSF-funded project addressing how saltwater intrusion into coastal tundra in northern Alaska is altering greenhouse gas fluxes, porewater chemistry, and solute exchanges between tundra soils and adjacent estuarine waters. This is a collaborative project that includes investigators from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Woodwell Climate Research Center as well as the MBL. The position will be based in Woods Hole but include travel to the Alaska Beaufort Sea coast for field work. The appointment is for two years, extendable to 2.5 years pending performance.

Rolling review of applications will begin 4/15/2024, with an ideal start date in fall 2024.

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. in the geosciences or related field and research experience that is relevant to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. research focusing on aquatic biogeochemistry, including element transport and cycling in groundwater, river, and/or estuary systems
• Experience working under challenging field conditions
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment

Special Physical Requirements

This position requires air travel and field work under sometimes challenging environmental conditions. 

Application Documents

Please upload as a single PDF the following documents:

• Cover Letter which includes a statement of your research goals.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Name and contact information for 3 references. Please do not need send letters; we will contact those on your list.

About MBL

The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is dedicated to scientific discovery and improving the human condition through research and education in biology, biomedicine, and environmental science. Founded in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, in 1888, the MBL is a private, nonprofit institution and an affiliate of the University of Chicago.

MBL is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where diverse experiences and perspectives combine to better the advancement of scientific inquiry and discovery.

MBL offers a generous benefits package including:

• Medical and Dental Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
• Voluntary Vision Insurance through VSP.
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance; Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance; Short-Term Disability Insurance; and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Vacation Time: Employees accrued based on years of service, beginning with 12 days/year.
• Sick Time: Employees accrue 13 sick days/year. Accrued paid time off is pro-rated based on scheduled hours.
• Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year plus 2 floating holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees may make pre-tax contributions up to the yearly IRS limit for health care expenses and for dependent care expenses. The plan is administered by Discovery Benefits/WEX.
• Tax Deferred Annuity Plan: Employees may make pre-tax or after-tax contributions to a TIAA account up to the IRS limit. MBL Retirement Plan: The MBL contributes 10% of salary to the Retirement Plan to a TIAA account. Eligibility is two years of service, however service at other government or non-profit institutions may count toward this requirement. Contributions are immediately fully vested.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The MBL offers an EAP which provides free and confidential counseling to employees and family members. The program is administered by New Directions Behavioral Health.