Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences - OEMS Postdoc

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OEMS Postdoc Requirements:

Ph.D. in oceanography, marine science or a related field, proof provided upon request Minimum 2-5 years' experience required in the area of expertise Research associates are expected to coordinate and support students in the development and execution of research tasks and to support faculty investigators, senior researchers, and laboratory personnel. The job consists of supporting the principal investigator in the development and execution of research in the area of materials science, plasma spray, laser/materials interactions, and/or ceramic oxide coatings through the gathering of data and its analysis through computational and analytical methods, through the writing and publishing of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, and through the identification and submission of applications for extramural funding. The lab focuses on u sing the ecological engineering framework to address various anthropogenic challenges to marine systems. We utilize and enhance natural mechanisms & systems to mitigate impacts and repair ecosystem damage, with the goal of accelerating the restoration of impacted and sensitive habitats. A successful candidate will be responsible for laboratory and field-based experimentation utilizing invertebrates, seagrasses and other estuarine organisms. The person will need to travel to field sites in the Indian River Lagoon and Port Canaveral. Management of the laboratory scheduling and supervision of undergraduate students is expected. They will also participate in identifying funding opportunities and preparing application materials, as well as writing reports and manuscripts.

Responsibilities :

Perform laboratory and field-based experiments Oversee care of laboratory organisms and systems Participate in the identification of funding opportunities and preparation of application materials Supervise undergraduate students Day-to-day management of the laboratory Attend and present at conferences Writing reports and manuscripts Equal Opportunity Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator. Official Transcripts Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). We are an E-verify employer