[Jpjobs] Fwd: Position Announcement - please share with your networks!

Fri Oct 20 13:48:42 EDT 2023

Would you kindly share this opportunity with your network?

Many thanks,
Valerie

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From: Valerie Young <vyoung at bigelow.org>
Date: Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 1:44 PM
Subject: Position Announcement - please share with your networks!
To: All at Bigelow <all at bigelow.org>

*Postdoctoral Research Scientist in North Atlantic Right Whale Modeling*

*Position Overview*

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist
to work on modeling of the North Atlantic right whale response to climate
change as part of a project funded by the National Science Foundation.
North Atlantic right whales are in decline, and a rapid climate shift in
2010 abruptly redistributed the whale’s primary prey, leading to changing
foraging patterns, and higher mortality rates. The case of the right whale
illustrates the consequences of a lack of understanding how an organism
responds to climate change. We seek a postdoctoral scientist to develop
species distribution models to test hypotheses related to climate
adaptation for this species. The successful candidate will work closely
with other team members who are developing movement models, studying
remotely sensed data layers, and acquiring and obtaining in situ
oceanographic datasets. Projects will be led by the postdoctoral scientist,
but will involve working with a team of PIs (Dan Pendleton and Nick Record
at Bigelow Laboratory, and Erin Meyer-Gutbrod at the University of South
Carolina) and other collaborators.

The preferred start date for this position is January 2024, and it is
funded for a three-year term, contingent on satisfactory annual performance
reviews. The salary range for this position is $54,000-68,000, based on
experience, with a generous benefits package including health care,
retirement contribution, and paid time off. Some supervision of research
undergraduates and/or technicians assisting with lab experiments may be
required.

*Requirements*

   - PhD in marine ecology, ecological modeling, or other relevant field
   - Experience using and integrating diverse data and running models using
   R or similar
   - Experience or strong interest in developing mathematical models
   - Track record demonstrating a commitment to publishing research findings
   - Strong written and oral communication skills with significant
   motivation to publish in the peer-reviewed literature
   - Strong interest in team-based interdisciplinary science, with the
   willingness and ability to work independently when required

*Apply*
Please submit a cover letter, CV, and three professional references using our
online application portal
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Screening of candidates will begin November 27, 2023, and the search will
continue until the position is filled.

Individuals seeking more information about this position or needing to
request an accommodation, please contact careers at bigelow.org or (207)
315-2567, ext. 107.

*Why choose Bigelow Laboratory for postdoctoral research?*

In brief, Bigelow Laboratory offers one of the best career growth
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Laboratory are an integral part of our research and educational programs.

*Cutting edge, multidisciplinary science*

Bigelow Laboratory scientists <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigelow.org%2Fscience%2Flab%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cjpjobs%40whoi.edu%7C0c50371cf0184580473408dbd194e45d%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638334209669697238%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=AVufzERrSALcHzKooe2fEQecl9ZNx27%2FVDaxlImpvSQ%3D&reserved=0> and
our Discovery Centers <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigelow.org%2Fservices%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cjpjobs%40whoi.edu%7C0c50371cf0184580473408dbd194e45d%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638334209669853561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WfNFhR9dAMK2LO9mx%2BjiS%2BBPOfOhNYcraUU9A6tUg%2BU%3D&reserved=0> use innovative
approaches to study the foundation of global ocean health and unlock its
potential to improve the future of all life on our planet. Creative,
cutting-edge science is our hallmark, fusing the best of scientific inquiry
and entrepreneurial ingenuity. Our scientists are highly productive,
frequently publishing high-impact scientific papers
<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigelow.org%2Fscience%2Fpublications%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cjpjobs%40whoi.edu%7C0c50371cf0184580473408dbd194e45d%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638334209669853561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qZA7Fok51hJ7cCDCiKhmeHgUZlyusJQDJzQxTUhmKFE%3D&reserved=0>. Postdocs at Bigelow are
encouraged to collaborate across groups, facilitated by our open lab
building layout and broad pool of technical expertise in our scientific
staff.

*Funding opportunities*

In addition to funding support on research grants, postdocs at Bigelow are
eligible to apply for internal funding to support research. For example,
Bigelow sponsors a Postdoctoral Fellowship that funds a 10-week independent
project with an undergraduate student intern as well as possibilities for
postdocs to apply as co-investigators for internal seed funding for new
ideas. Postdocs are also eligible to be co-investigators on proposals to
major funding agencies. Funding is also available to support postdocs to
teach in our educational programs. Bigelow Laboratory also welcomes
Postdoctoral Fellows who receive external funding, such as from the
National Science Foundation’s postdoctoral fellows programs
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NASA’s Postdoctoral Program Fellows <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpp.orau.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cjpjobs%40whoi.edu%7C0c50371cf0184580473408dbd194e45d%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638334209669853561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=73Dx8s2nBm263pLcEUVw7rxDeABVKTg0Otaph0ii658%3D&reserved=0>, and various
foundation-supported fellowships.

*Teaching and mentoring opportunities*

Postdocs at Bigelow Laboratory are integral parts of our diverse educational
programs <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigelow.org%2Feducation%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cjpjobs%40whoi.edu%7C0c50371cf0184580473408dbd194e45d%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638334209669853561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gsrSH0WJ8Th2o0DkT%2FmTNLbs9mkGE6EdCZr1xFabQHE%3D&reserved=0>. Postdocs have the funded
opportunity to co-teach sections of our fall Sea Change Semester
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and postdocs can also be the primary mentor for undergraduate interns
during our summer intern program <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigelow.org%2Feducation%2Freu%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cjpjobs%40whoi.edu%7C0c50371cf0184580473408dbd194e45d%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638334209669853561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5RIzjUpngqHj6rrzFS1Ueh%2BzAXwIJxxUH%2Blgn6slLZY%3D&reserved=0>.
Postdocs are also eligible to apply for professional development funds to
support skill building related to teaching. As adjunct research faculty
with Colby College
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Bigelow Laboratory’s major educational program partners – postdocs can also
participate in educator and course development opportunities through Colby
College.

*Dedicated professional development training and opportunities*

Bigelow Laboratory strongly believes in supporting the growth and
development of our postdocs. To this end, we offer a monthly training
series – taught by our scientists and other professionals – that covers
diverse professional development topics such as grant writing, applying for
jobs, mentoring, research ethics, course development, conflict resolution,
project management, and more. Postdocs at Bigelow also get the opportunity
to serve on our various governance committees of the institution, helping
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the organization and getting real-life experience relevant to future career
stages. This kind of professional development opportunity is highly unique
to Bigelow, and provides a competitive advantage in the job market.
Postdocs at Bigelow are also eligible to apply for promotion to a Research
Scientist position as they begin to take on more intellectual leadership of
projects.

*Quality of Life*

Bigelow Laboratory believes that the greatest asset of our independent
research institute is our people. Thus, we aim for everyone to be able to
thrive. Our postdoc positions are well paid for the cost of living of the
area, and employment includes generous employee benefits like health care,
retirement plans, and paid leave. Our state-of-the-art oceanfront campus in
East Boothbay is located in scenic Midcoast Maine, perfectly situated to
provide access to the very best Maine has to offer. Within a reasonable
commuting distance of most major Maine cities, this mid-coast peninsula
offers the perfect balance between small town coastal charm and urban
accessibility. Bigelow Laboratory is an inclusive community of scientists
from around the world that welcomes and supports diverse opinions and
cultures. We strive to maintain an environment that allows our employees to
flourish through respectful, inclusive, and equitable treatment of others.
We believe there is power in embracing the full diversity of humanity to
advance science and are committed to supporting each other as individuals
worthy of respect.

*Competitive job placement success*

Postdocs from Bigelow Laboratory have a high placement rate (over 90%) in
the competitive academic job market, leveraging the broad portfolio of
experience and cutting-edge research they are able to do. In the past
decade, most of our recent postdocs have secured tenure-track academic
positions at research intensive universities as well as education-focused
liberal arts institutions, with some also going into federal or commercial
research.

*Working at Bigelow Laboratory*

Bigelow Laboratory is an inclusive community of scientists from around the
world that welcomes and supports diverse opinions and cultures. Bigelow
Laboratory for Ocean Sciences strives to maintain an environment that
allows our employees to flourish through respectful, inclusive, and
equitable treatment of others. We believe there is power in embracing the
full diversity of humanity to advance science and are committed to
supporting each other as individuals worthy of respect.

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences requires that all employees be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19. Being fully vaccinated means that an
individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized
COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired
employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.

*About Midcoast Maine*

Bigelow Laboratory’s state-of-the-art oceanfront campus in East Boothbay is
located in scenic Midcoast Maine, perfectly situated to provide access to
the very best Maine has to offer. Within a reasonable commuting distance of
most major Maine cities, this mid-coast peninsula offers the perfect
balance between small town coastal charm and urban accessibility. Our
peninsula is home to fishermen and sea captains, marine biologists, nature
lovers, botanists and gardeners, artists, merchants, and entrepreneurs.
Many non-profit organizations call this region home and work hard to
further their missions in support of the arts, seamanship and marine
education, conservation, historic preservation, and more.

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*Valerie Young* she/her

Chief of Staff

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

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E  vyoung at bigelow.org

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