What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Investigator position at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution?
Job Summary
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Investigator (PDI) in Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department focused marine radioactivity in the ocean, including applications of natural radionuclides for the understanding of the ocean biological carbon pump, as well as ocean radioactivity measurements in response to releases from nuclear facilities, such as from the nuclear power plants at Fukushima Dai-ichi.The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Ken Buesseler
Job Description
Essential Functions & Duties
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Investigator to work on projects related to marine radioactivity in the ocean, including applications of natural radionuclides for the understanding of the ocean biological carbon pump, as well as ocean radioactivity measurements in response to releases from nuclear facilities, such as from the nuclear power plants at Fukushima Dai-ichi.
Required Experience & Education
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D and experience and publications in the applications of thorium-uranium disequilibria in ocean science, including eld sampling, analyses, modeling and interpretation of results. In addition, understanding and the willingness to use alternative particle ux tools, such as sediment traps and camera-based systems would be essential. Seagoing experience and the ability to function in a complicated ship-based environment needed, including physical ability to be lifting/moving sampling gear on deck, and processing samples at sea.
Background in radiochemical analyses of marine samples in the lab is important, in particular as it pertains to beta counting. Skills needed in writing (manuscripts and proposals), data processing (modeling, graphical), and presentation of results (lectures, PI gatherings). This is largely an in-person position, though some work can be done remotely.
Travel
Travel will be required for research cruises and appropriate conferences and gatherings. Funding will be through WHOI's Center for Marine Radioactivity, working largely on projects under the supervision of Dr. K. Buesseler, and/or new projects initiated by the PDI in collaboration with Dr. Buesseler's lab group.
Additional Job Requirements
WHOI accepts applications on a rolling basis - applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure full consideration. While we will continue to review applications until the position is filled, and early applicants may have an advantage in the selection process.
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