[Jpjobs] Microzooplankton 'Omics Postdoc at GSO

[T. Rynearson]

*Postdoctoral Researcher Position: **Microzooplankton 'Omics*

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The Rynearson and Menden-Deuer labs at the University of Rhode Island’s 
Graduate School of Oceanography invite applications to fill a 
Postdoctoral Researcher position focused on investigating the metabolic 
response of microzooplankton to food availability as part of the NASA 
EXPORTS program.

*Responsibilities and Duties*: The overall aim of the grant is to 
understand the role of microzooplankton composition and activities in 
transforming organic carbon in the water column.This includes 
examination of how predators regulate metabolic pathways in response to 
their prey field. The postdoc's responsibilities will include analysis 
of metatranscriptome datasets from both the Pacific and Atlantic EXPORTS 
campaigns and the opportunity to design sampling schemes for the 
Atlantic campaign in spring of 2020.Depending on skill set and 
interests, the postdoc will have the opportunity to participate in 
laboratory and field work. Responsibilities also include dissemination 
of results in publications and presentations. The postdoc will be 
required to contribute to the functioning of the lab, assist with 
graduate or undergraduate student mentoring and will be encouraged to 
develop future research projects. There is no teaching requirement or 
expectation to write research grants but those opportunities can be 
provided.

*Qualifications*: Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. degree by 
December 2019 in Oceanography, Biology, Computer Science or a related 
field. Candidates must possess demonstrable experience with the 
bioinformatic and statistical analyses of high-throughput RNA-seq data 
and familiarity with cell biology.Excellent command of the English 
language (written and verbal) and quantitative analytical skills are 
important.

*Appointment*: The position is for 12-months initially, commencing Jan 
2020 and renewable depending on funding availability and performance. 
The successful candidate will receive training in research 
collaboration, presentation and publication of results, and outreach and 
mentoring.

*To Apply*: Applications must include (1) a maximum 3-page statement of 
experience,**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 uri.edu with ‘EXPORTS 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 should be received 
by Nov 10, 2019.More information:Rynearson lab: 
https://web.uri.edu/rynearson-lab/ <https://web.uri.edu/ryne>

Menden-Deuer lab: http://mendendeuerlab.com/__

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Tatiana Rynearson
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/rynearson-lab/

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