Research Associate (Postdoctoral) Wanted
Position Announcement
College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences
Research Associate (Postdoctoral)
Position: The College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) at Oregon State University (OSU) announces the availability of a full-time position for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in biological/chemical oceanography. The successful applicant will develop satellite algorithms for air-sea CO2 fluxes in the Southern Ocean.
Background Information: COAS is one of the world’s leading oceanographic and atmospheric sciences graduate research institutions, with more than 200 faculty and staff members, more than 90 graduate students, and a wide variety of assets including an excellent computing infrastructure, state-of-the-art analytical facilities, and two research vessels.
Appointment: Full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month fixed-term appointment, with possibility of renewal for a total of 2 years subject to performance and availability of funds. Starting salary range is $46,000-$48,000.
Responsibilities and Duties: The successful applicant will work with a large database of in situ CO2 observations, models of carbon dynamics and satellite data to develop satellite algorithms for air-sea CO2 fluxes in the Southern Ocean. The postdoc will disseminate the project results via peer-reviewed publications, departmental seminars, national meetings and progress reports.
Qualifications: Applicants should hold a PhD in chemical or biological oceanography or a related discipline, preferably with a background in satellite data processing or carbon cycle modeling. Essential skills include: Experience with Matlab or a similar programming language, good organizational skills, a track record of publication in the peer-reviewed literature, a proven ability to manage large and diverse data sets and strong written and oral communication skills. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity is preferred.
University and Community: OSU is one of only two American universities to hold the Land-, Sea-, Sun- and Space-Grant designations and is the only Oregon institution recognized for its “very high research activity” (RU/VH) by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. OSU is comprised of 11 academic colleges with strengths in natural resources, earth dynamics and sustainability, life sciences, entrepreneurship and the arts and sciences. OSU has facilities and/or programs in every county in the state, including 12 regional experiment stations, 41 county extension offices, a branch campus in Bend, a major marine science center in Newport, and a range of programs and facilities in Portland. OSU is Oregon’s largest public research university, conducting more than 60 percent of the research funded throughout the state’s university system.
OSU is located in Corvallis, a community of 53,000 people situated in the Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. Ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high desert, the rugged Cascade and Coast Ranges, and the urban amenities of the Portland metropolitan area are all within a 100 mile drive of Corvallis. Approximately 15,700 undergraduate and 3,400 graduate students are enrolled at OSU, including 2,600 U.S. students of color and 950 international students.
The university has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism and community. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that include members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community.
Application Closing: For full consideration, applications must be received by 30 June 2008.
To Apply: Applications for employment should consist of a letter of scientific interest, a detailed curriculum vita that includes a description of relevant skills and experiences, future research interests, a list of publications, and the names and addresses (including email) of at least three references. To access application instructions, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs, posting 0002661, and for the position announcement, go to http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu/ Inquiries about the position may be directed via email to Dr. Pete Strutton (strutton@coas.oregonstate.edu).
Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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