<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><br class=""><div><br class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">From: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Rimar Reed <<a href="mailto:rreed@bigelow.org" class="">rreed@bigelow.org</a>><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class=""><b class="">Job Posting - Postdoctoral Research Scientist PD-2016-2</b><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">Date: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">May 5, 2016 at 2:16:48 PM EDT<br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Staff <<a href="mailto:staff@bigelow.org" class="">staff@bigelow.org</a>><br class=""></span></div><br class=""><div class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif"><br clear="all" class=""></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif"><p class="MsoNormal">The Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (<a href="http://www.bigelow.org/" target="_blank" class="">www.bigelow.org</a>) is seeking a qualified and
highly motivated individual for a postdoctoral research scientist position in
the laboratory of Dr. Beth Orcutt. The research will be related to the study of
the marine deep biosphere, focusing on the use of subseafloor observatories to
study microbial processes, building off international ocean drilling program
field sites on the Juan de Fuca Ridge flank, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge Flank
and/or the Atlantis Massif. </p><div class=""> <br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p class="MsoNormal">Highly successful candidates would have experience with
environmental science and/or microbiology or biogeochemistry, with working
knowledge of molecular biology techniques (such as DNA extraction,
amplification, and sequencing or bioinformatics), microscopy, or stable isotope
techniques considered as highly desirable. Applicants must have at least a Ph.D
in marine sciences, oceanography, environmental microbiology or similar field
with a proven publication record. Experience with project management or
fieldwork also desired. Proficiency in computer programs for word processing
and data entry are a must, as well as good written and oral communication
skills. </p><div class=""> <br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p class="MsoNormal">Research will be conducted primarily at the Bigelow
Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in East Boothbay, Maine, but opportunities may be
available for fieldwork. The position is offered for two years. The position has
an expected start date of September 2016, but this may be negotiated. Salary
will be commensurate with prior experience. </p><div class=""> <br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p class="MsoNormal">Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences has an active
postdoctoral education program, including a postdoctoral education and ethics
training program. Postdoctoral researchers are also encouraged to participate in
Laboratory-wide educational and outreach programs. Please see our website for
more information (<a href="http://www.bigelow.org/education/postdoctoral_education/" target="_blank" class="">https://www.bigelow.org/education/postdoctoral_education/</a>).</p><div class=""> <br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p class="MsoNormal">To apply, please submit the following documents via email to
<a href="mailto:jobs@bigelow.org" target="_blank" class="">jobs@bigelow.org</a> referencing PD-2016-2 in
the email subject line:</p><p class=""><span style="font-family:Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'" class=""> * </span></span>Cover letter </p><p class=""><span style="font-family:Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'" class=""> * </span></span>Curriculum vitae</p><p class=""><span style="font-family:Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'" class=""> * </span></span>Two page research statement outlining
candidate's interest in the deep biosphere and how research at Bigelow
Laboratory would relate to career goals</p><p class=""><span style="font-family:Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'" class=""> * </span></span>Contact information for three references</p><div class=""> <br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p class="MsoNormal">Review of applicants will begin immediately and proceed
until the position is filled. Bigelow Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.</p><div class=""> <br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div>
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