Please contact Alan Leonardi (please see below) for position details.
NOAAs Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, FL is seeking applicants to fill the position of director of the Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division (OCED).
 The position requires a significant publication record, a history of obtaining funding, the ability to organize and lead research projects, and recognition as a leading scientist in ocean, climate, and/or ecosystem research. The OCED director will manage science and personnel in OCED while maintaining a strong research effort in an area that complements current divisional research. OCED has 8 principal investigators and 28 support scientists and staff involved in ecological, microbiological, ocean acidification, coral reef, eutrophication, and global carbon cycle research. Additional information can be found at http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/ocd/ocdweb/index.html. The position is for a Supervisory Research Physical Scientist, ZP-V, GS-15 equivalent. Application must be completed online at http://www.usajobs.gov/, with reference Announcement Numbers OAR-AOML-2014-0004 for current federal government employees and OAR-AOML-2014-0002 for non-federal applicants by December 19, 2014. For details on the position you can contact Alan Leonardi (alan.leona...@noaa.gov) and for questions regarding the application process please contact Shanen Lacy (shanen.m.l...@noaa.gov).
 Major Duties · Provide scientific leadership for AOML's Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division (AOML/OCED) by developing and maintaining a divisional science program that supports NOAA's mission and results in peer-reviewed publications and science products of value to NOAA/AOML stakeholders. · Supervise and mentor AOML/OCED principal investigators. · Procure sufficient funding to support the divisional research program in conjunction with AOML/OCED principal investigators. · Contribute to the development of major scientific programs within NOAA and other federal agencies. · Publish research results in peer-reviewed literature and present findings at national and international scientific meetings. · Contribute to the development of research projects that will advance our scientific and technical knowledge of chemical oceanography, biological oceanography, or a related discipline by formulating research ideas, obtaining funding for research projects, and leading research projects. · Manage AOML/OCED personnel, including administrative, technical, and scientific employees. · Manage AOML/OCED finances to ensure accountable and efficient utilization of resources. · Serve as spokesperson and advocate of AOML/OCED at AOML and OAR.
