The post-doc will be expected to help design and lead multiple laboratory experiments in the nursery as well as identify a suitable restoration site and organize and monitor a transplantation experiment in the second year of the project. The candidate is expected to have knowledge of seagrass biology and ecology and be familiar with various restoration methods, including seed-based restoration and nursery-development. In addition to growing out seagrasses throughout their developmental stages, the post-doc will be expected to analyze coastal water quality and water and sediment nutrient chemistry, prepare samples for microbial community analyses, and culture aquatic plants in the wet lab in large seawater tanks. Prior experience in these skills, or willingness to learn is essential to the position. The position involves collaboration with a team of researchers, including co-mentorship of student projects within the frame of the ResilienSEA project. The post-doc is expected to analyze data, present results in scientific meetings and workshops and submit written manuscripts for publication in scientific journals. Participation in stakeholder engagement through training workshops is also planned.
The position is based at the Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA, a vibrant scientific community with state-of-the-art analytical resources as well as myriad professional development activities sponsored by the Woods Hole institutions.
Basic Qualifications
- PhD in Ecology, Biology, Marine Biology, or Plant Sciences with strong publication record
- Applied field and laboratory research experience working in marine or coastal benthic ecosystems
- Experience culturing or cultivating organisms in large experimental tanks
- Skills in experimental design, data analysis, and statistics
- Open-water scuba certification
- Teaching and mentoring experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with seagrass including seagrass reproduction, seed germination, growth and development, nursery cultivation, and restoration
- Background in algal or plant culturing methods, including sterile technique
- Knowledge of water and sediment nutrient analytics and microbial community sampling
- Scientific Research Diver certification
Salary: $65,000 USD per year
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.
