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[Julia Westwater]

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position
Biodiversity and alkenone production of coastal phytoplankton

The Rynearson lab, at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School 
of Oceanography invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research 
Associate position. The research project combines genetic, flow 
cytometric and physiological approaches to investigate biodiversity and 
alkenone production in haptophyte algae. Responsibilities and Duties: 
The postdoctoral associate will be responsible for conducting laboratory 
and field research on grant-funded work to examine the biodiversity of 
coastal haptophytes and linkages to alkenone production, and for 
disseminating results in publications and presentations. The individual 
will be required to contribute to the functioning of the lab, assist 
with graduate and undergraduate student mentoring and develop future 
research projects. The successful individual will have the opportunity 
to work with single cell flow sorting and single cell genomics as well 
as conduct fieldwork consisting of coordinated sampling with coastal 
long-term time series programs.

Qualifications: Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. degree by August 
2012 in Oceanography, Biology or a related field. Excellent command of 
the English language (written and verbal) and quantitative analytical 
skills are required. Candidates should possess demonstrable experience 
in the field of ecology or evolution as well as some of the following: 
conceiving, designing and conducting empirical research; ability to work 
with and analyze genetic markers; familiarity with flow cytometric 
techniques; familiarity culturing phytoplankton; quantitative and 
statistical analyses.

Appointment: The position is for 12-months, commencing July 2012 or 
before. The successful candidate will receive training in research 
collaboration, presentation and publication of results, and outreach and 
mentoring. There will be opportunities for development of research 
proposals.

To Apply: Applications must include (1) a maximum 3-page statement of 
career goals, research vision and interests; (2) curriculum vitae, (3) 
reprints of relevant publications and (4) names and addresses of three 
referees willing to write confidential letters of recommendation. All 
materials should be emailed as a single pdf document to: rynearson at 
gso.uri.edu with ‘PostDoc Application’ in the subject line. Candidates 
will be selected based on overall excellence, including academic 
qualifications, letters of recommendation, and prior skills, experience, 
and research goals that are compatible with the goals of the funded 
research. The position is compensated through a competitive salary and 
excellent benefits package.

Closing date: For full consideration, applications must be received by 
May 13, 2012 or until the position is filled.

Further information: - Rynearson lab: 
http://www.gso.uri.edu/users/rynearson - URI Graduate School of 
Oceanography: http://www.gso.uri.edu/

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Tatiana Rynearson
Associate Professor
Graduate School of Oceanography
University of Rhode Island, Bay Campus
South Ferry Road
Narragansett, RI 02882-1197
Phone (401)874-6022
http://www.gso.uri.edu/users/rynearson
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