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Job Description
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, located in Fort Pierce, solicits candidates for an Assistant, Associate or Full Research Professor position. The ideal candidate would be a broadly trained marine biological oceanographer with a research focus on zooplankton behavior, ecology, or physiology. Applicants with either individual or community/ecosystem level approaches to characterizing the role of zooplankton in research themes including but not limited to, larval ecology and connectivity, physical-biological coupling, food web dynamics, plankton biodiversity, bioluminescence and grazing ecology, etc., are welcome. Applicants who apply innovative approaches through either novel lab/field-based technologies or ecological modelling towards furthering the understanding of behavioral ecology, including swarming dynamics, patchiness, individual/group feeding behavior, and animal-fluid interactions, are also welcome. The candidate will also have opportunities to develop and teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses related to Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology and similar topics. Candidates should be willing to work with a team of other scientists and engineers in a university culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within our institute, with colleagues at FAU, and with local national and international partners. Candidates are expected to develop a strong independent research program that would lead to stewardship and wise use of the oceans.
Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate should possess a PhD or equivalent degree in Biology, Ecology, Oceanography, or a closely related field. Post-doctoral experience is strongly preferred. Candidates should have a strong publication record commensurate with their experience, demonstrated potential for establishing programs of extramurally funded research, and clear promise of excellent instructional capacity. Exceptional candidates with strong experience in the proposed research area, but with degrees in an adjacent field may be considered. Preferred qualifications For applicants at the Associate or Full Research professor position, evidence of an active, well-funded research program commensurate with experience, and evidence of guiding graduate students is expected. The candidate should also possess excellent written and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to establish collaborations and work with colleagues to address contemporary and emerging issues in the ocean sciences.
Salary:
Commensurate with
Experience College or Department:
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Location:
Harbor Branch (HBOI)
Work Days and Hours:
N/A Application Deadline:
2026-07-06 Special Instructions to
Applicant:
This is a research or research-related support position. As required by Florida Statutes Section 1010.35, a Foreign Influence Screening may be required. This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice. This position is subject to funding. All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAU's Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
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A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted. The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts scanned into an electronic format, statements of research and teaching experience and philosophy, and contact information for three references including email addresses and phone numbers.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost's credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost's credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. '
Accommodations:
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