Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Bacteriology and Aquatic Biogeochemistry Laboratory (the bablab: http://bablab.mit.edu) in MIT’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric & Planetary Sciences to conduct research on biogeochemistry, microbiology, microbial ecology, and microbial interactions as related to marine systems and climate science.
The position is funded by a recent National Science Foundation award focusing on low-oxygen biogeochemistry in marine particles, particularly nitrogen cycling, and will involve laboratory-intensive research incorporating microfluidics. Experience with epifluorescence microscopy, image analysis, and microbial and/or phytoplankton cell culturing is required. The ideal candidate will have a passion for tinkering, engineering, and designing unique experimental systems. Postdocs in the bablab are expected to be independent, self-motivated, excited by laboratory work, and creative problem solvers. The successful candidate will collaborate with other members of the group, advise undergraduate and graduate students as appropriate, present work at national and international meetings, and advance a safe, supportive, and welcoming laboratory environment. Complementary opportunistic sea-going field work to the global ocean (current active projects exist in the Eastern Tropical Pacific oxygen minimum zones, Galápagos, and Antarctica) will be encouraged. Scientists of all backgrounds are welcome in the lab and encouraged to apply.
Required: PhD (or equivalent) in microbiology, microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, or a closely related field, and experience in microscopy and molecular biology.
The position is offered at a competitive salary for an initial one-year period but multiple years of funding from the US National Science Foundation have been secured. The position is available to start immediately, pending work permits. The successful candidate must have completed all PhD requirements by the start date.
Contact: Professor Andrew Babbin (babbin@mit.edu) for further information. CV, brief statement of interests, and names of 3 reference letter writers should be uploaded at Academic Jobs online at this link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24015
Deadline for applications to receive full review: January 31, 2023
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