DESCRIPTION The Gulf Ecosystem Initiative <https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/gulfeco> (GEI), a partnership between the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) and The NOAA RESTORE Science Program <https://restoreactscienceprogram.noaa.gov/> seeks to fill two postdoctoral positions focused on addressing critical, interdisciplinary, environmental questions in the Gulf of Mexico. As a GEI postdoc you will be joining a dynamic and growing cohort of postdoctoral fellows for a two-year research position based at NCEAS in Santa Barbara, California.
BACKGROUND The Gulf Ecosystem Initiative <https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/gulfeco> (GEI) is a partnership designed to engage the Gulf of Mexico research community in tackling pressing scientific and societal challenges focused around three emerging research themes: fisheries; climate change; and the ecological impact of management actions. Located at NCEAS, this postdoc position will offer you opportunities to not only conduct your own independent research, but also participate in the research of one or more funded synthesis science working groups <https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/working-group-model> currently being solicited (to be awarded by June 2025). You will split your time between supporting and collaborating with one or more working groups and developing your own independent synthesis project focused on a specific challenge facing the Gulf of Mexico. Information about the working groups and postdocs funded in our 2023 cohort <https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/news/new-horizon-inaugural-awards-gulf-ecosystem-initiative> and 2024 cohort <https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/news/announcing-2024-gulf-ecosystem-initiative-working-groups-and-postdoc> can be found on our website. This position will give you significant opportunities to maximize the impact of your research and to work at the interface of ecological synthesis science and applied management solutions. As a postdoc at NCEAS you will be welcomed into the vibrant and inclusive community at NCEAS and will be well supported by a community of postdocs and resident researchers. You will have access to our Learning Hub <https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/learning-hub> trainings and other resources for professional development. Your proposed independent research project should focus on leveraging and reusing existing data to develop synthesis products around one or more of the initiative’s three key research themes: fisheries; climate change, and the ecological impact of management actions. Within the fisheries theme, research should be aimed at utilizing the wealth of long-term fisheries and environmental datasets available across the Gulf to elucidate linkages between various fisheries and related ecological and social drivers. Climate change focused activities are expected to leverage large climate data sets as well as downscaled climate models to analyze climate change impacts in the Gulf and produce an ecosystem perspective that can inform future management and policy responses. And the ecological impact of management action-focused research should address a previous, recurring, or ongoing management action occurring in the Gulf and produce greater understanding around the system-wide impacts of those actions. Coproduction of synthesis products with working groups, practitioners, and stakeholders across the Gulf of Mexico is highly encouraged. Position title: Gulf Ecosystem Initiative Postdoc Salary range: The posted UC system-wide salary scales <https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html> set the minimum pay based on prior months of postdoc service (both domestic and international) before the start of appointment. See Table 23 <https://ap.ucsb.edu/compensation.and.benefits/ucsb.salary.scales/23.pdf> and 23N (Hourly) <https://ap.ucsb.edu/compensation.and.benefits/ucsb.salary.scales/23N.pdf> for experience level minimums. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $70,000-$80,034. Salaries that are higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience level minimum, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Full UCSB postdoc benefits package <https://c2mb.ajg.com/uc/home/> included. Percent time: 100 Anticipated start: July 1, 2025 or later Position duration: Two-year long positions with the potential for a third year *For consideration, please apply through UC Recruit: **https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02894 <https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02894>* About UC Santa Barbara The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs <https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy>, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. -- Isabel Clark (she/her) Financial Analyst National Center for Ecological Analysis & Synthesis University of California, Santa Barbara To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
