Post-doctoral Researcher, Ecosystem Indicators of the New York Bight and Northwest Atlantic
Stony Brook University, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (PR) are invited to work with an interdisciplinary team of biological and physical oceanographers at Stony Brook University, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. The PR will work on a project funded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to develop indicators to monitor the health of the New York Bight ecosystem. The PR will be working with large datasets on oceanographic and atmospheric conditions, nutrient dynamics, carbonate chemistry and living marine resources on the Northeast U.S. Shelf (NES) and with new data collected in the New York Bight. The objectives of this project are to develop an interdisciplinary, multi-trophic level ocean monitoring program in the New York Bight in order to provide information on the status of New York pelagic resources to managers; and to inform the development of a system of indicators of ecosystem health using existing data and observations collected in the offshore monitoring program in order to better inform decision making regionally and locally. This work in New York will provide a template for monitoring to be conducted more broadly in the Mid-Atlantic region, and this project will aim to be as consistent as possible with Mid-Atlantic monitoring efforts. The postdoc will be an integral part in evaluating and recommending a suite of indicators to monitor in the New York Bight in the future. Qualifications · PhD degree in a relevant discipline, such as Ecology, Fisheries Science, Statistics, oceanography, or other related field. · Experience with statistical modeling and statistical analyses is required. Experience with R, Matlab and ArcGIS is preferred. · Strong written and oral communication skills, as evidenced preferably through publications in the peer-reviewed scientific literature and presentations to a variety of audiences · Strong interpersonal skills and experience in field work, especially on oceanographic vessels is preferred. The postdoc will be employed by New York state with an annual salary of $50-60K depending on qualifications. This position is full-time for one year, with annual renewal of appointment conditional on the PR making satisfactory progress during the prior year(s) and continuation of funding. Start date is flexible, and the successful candidate could begin as soon as possible. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and writing samples (e.g. copies of relevant publications), and contact information for at least three professional references. Please contact Janet Nye (janet....@stonybrook.edu) or Lesley Thorne (lesley.tho...@stonybrook.edu) for further information. To apply please visit www.stonybrook.edu/jobs/ and follow the postdoctoral link. Please note requisitions 1703239 and 1703263 are for one vacancy. The title/rank (Postdoctoral/Senior Researcher) will be contingent upon the selected candidate's skills and experience in their area of expertise. Review of applications will begin immediately, but the closing date is April 2, 2018 ____________________________________________________ Lesley Thorne, Assistant Professor School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5000 631.632.5117 www.thornelab.com
