Post Doc Associate
Job Description
Full job description
Posting Details
Department
Biology - 318200
Posting Open Date
05/30/2024
Application Deadline
06/02/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title
Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID
PDS004229
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Work Location
Wilson, Hall, Chapel Hill
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$47,476 - $58,460/year
Proposed Start Date
07/01/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment
12 Months
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.
Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of new and existing knowledge in the broad discipline of Biology by maintaining a high-quality faculty who integrate cutting-edge research and student-focused teaching.
We are one of the largest academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. We have over 2,800 majors and we enroll over 5,000 undergraduate students in our classes each year. Our average total annual expenditures exceed $24 million, with nearly half of that coming from grant sponsored research. The department is composed of 50 tenure-track faculty, 10 teaching faculty, 8 research faculty, and numerous active adjunct and emeritus faculty. We currently have 50 graduate students, 40 post-docs and employs approximately 60 additional graduate and undergraduate students from across the university to assist in our teaching and research missions. Our mission is supported by an administrative and technical staff of 20, with an additional 20 staff directly supporting research.
The McCoy Laboratory in the Department of Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill studies functional and community ecology. We focus on the roles of environmental microbiology and species interactions in climate change ecology in marine and aquatic systems.
We are one of the largest academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. We have over 2,800 majors and we enroll over 5,000 undergraduate students in our classes each year. Our average total annual expenditures exceed $24 million, with nearly half of that coming from grant sponsored research. The department is composed of 50 tenure-track faculty, 10 teaching faculty, 8 research faculty, and numerous active adjunct and emeritus faculty. We currently have 50 graduate students, 40 post-docs and employs approximately 60 additional graduate and undergraduate students from across the university to assist in our teaching and research missions. Our mission is supported by an administrative and technical staff of 20, with an additional 20 staff directly supporting research.
The McCoy Laboratory in the Department of Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill studies functional and community ecology. We focus on the roles of environmental microbiology and species interactions in climate change ecology in marine and aquatic systems.
Position Summary
The McCoy Lab in the Biology Department at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, is seeking an innovative Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct field, laboratory, and bioinformatics research on cyanobacterial and diatom associated microbial blooms. While this position has a flexible start date, preference may be given to applicants with earlier availability. The position will remain open until filled. Initial application review will begin on June 3, 2024.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- lead analyses of algal and microbial datasets
- conduct fieldwork
- collaborate on field and laboratory experiments on algal physiology and biogeochemistry
- lead written publications and oral presentations of research results
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, or a related field
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- ability and willingness to spend weeks at field sites seasonally
- valid US driver’s license
- strong oral and written communication skills
- ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- experience conducting fieldwork
- advanced working knowledge of ecology, community ecology, and phycology or environmental microbiology in marine and aquatic settings
- current American Academy of Underwater Science diver status
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
This position requires fieldwork in uneven terrain under a variety of weather conditions and domestic and international travel.
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