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Position Title: Diatom Analyst
Posting Date: 14 August 2024
Organization Name: Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
Location: Madison, WI
Application deadline: August 25, 2024, 11:55 PM CDT

The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) is searching for an individual who enjoys diatom taxonomy and who wants to be part of a successful team of environmental scientists.

The person hired for this position will work in the Environmental Toxicology Department to analyze freshwater diatom samples collected from rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands to identify and enumerate specimens; document taxa with digital images; perform QA/QC analyses; and prepare reports. We specifically seek a candidate who can enhance and grow an active diatom analysis program at the WSLH. This includes creating and fostering new internal partnerships within UW-Madison as well as new external clients, partnerships and collaborations with other universities, government agencies, researchers, etc. Additional responsibilities include conducting toxicity tests on water and sediment samples, maintaining cultures of live organisms, maintaining records, making entries of quality assurance activities, training staff, assisting in developing new methods, and participating on a toxicological research team. It is anticipated the responsibilities will be divided between diatom-related and toxicity test-related tasks.

WSLH does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

Detailed information and application link for UW Job Number 303297-AS are at: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/environmental-toxicologist-i-ii-madison-wisconsin-united-states-0bbac8b6-9191-4a26-b1ac-5b1701c52afa

Position Title: Associate Professor
Posting Date: 20 July 2024
Organization Name: Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Location: Trondheim, Norway
Application Deadline: 20 August 2024

 The Department of Biology (IBI) at NTNU has a vacant permanent position for a marine phytoplankton ecologist as an Associate Professor in the Marine Sciences section. The position is part of a NTNU effort to use enabling technology for research and education of phytoplankton dynamics to provide knowledge needed for better ecosystem management. 

 The overarching aim of the Marine Sciences section is focused on sustainable management, production, and utilization of biological marine resources. The announced position will strengthen research, education, and innovation activities in marine sciences at NTNU, particularly to provide better knowledge on natural and human induced changes in marine primary production and biodiversity using new tools. This position is expected to contribute to the collection and analysis of data from advanced sensors attached to robotic platforms operating in space, air, sea surface and/or underwater for the study of marine phytoplankton, such as the Observation Pyramid (OP). Therefore, candidates with expertise in the collection and analysis of data from in situ sensors collected over different time and space scales related to phytoplankton biomass, biodiversity, primary production and function are encouraged to apply for this position.

 Over the last decade, IBI has, in collaboration with other departments at NTNU, positioned itself to be a leader in using marine robotics and sensors in marine ecological applications. With increasing opportunities in this area, we need more capacity and expertise to meet upcoming challenges. The hired candidate will be able to join a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team that is working on the development of new techniques to provide ecological information needed for enhanced environmental monitoring. 

 We are looking for a candidate who can create synergies with other sections from the Department of Biology, which include broad biological expertise (e.g. cellular and molecular biology, physiology, environmental toxicology, ecology and biodiversity).  In addition, the new faculty member is expected to take an active part in the development of cross disciplinary research at NTNU. Collaborations with colleagues at the Departments of Marine Technology, Engineering Cybernetics, Chemistry and Marine Archaeology are highly relevant. The Associate Professorship will have access to the NTNU and SINTEF infrastructure in the Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre including the Fjordlab, OceanLab, RV Gunnerus and the Applied Underwater Robotics Laboratory (AUR-Lab) at Trondhjem Biological Station (TBS). 

The employed candidate will be a member of the Marine Sciences section with office and laboratory at Trondhjem Biological Station (TBS). Teaching and research activities will be within marine sciences. The department is hosting the international study program “Master in Ocean Resources” (MSOCEAN), designed to give students a broad understanding of the complex interactions in the marine sector across fields of marine ecology and aquaculture. The employed candidate will contribute to the study program in the field of marine ecology of MSOCEAN, as well as teaching marine-related courses in the bachelor’s program in Biology.

For more details and to apply, visit: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/265210/associate-professor-in-marine-phytoplankton-ecology

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Head of Department Kjetil Rasmussen, kjetil.rasmussen@ntnu.no.

Position Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Posting Date: 23 May 2024
Organization Name: University of Central Florida
Location: Modesto Maidique Campus, Miami, FL
Application Deadline: 17 May 2024 until a suitable candidate is identified
Start Date: July/August 2024

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher position in metabarcoding/metagenomics of HABs in the lab of Associate Prof. Michelle R. Gaither at the University of Central Florida Genomics and Bioinformatics Cluster (Department of Biology). Working with state agencies, my lab is developing new protocols/tools for the monitoring of harmful algal bloom species in the waters and sediments around Florida using qPCR, ddPCR, and metabarcoding. I am looking for a postdoc interested in HAB tracking and mitigation who can take an independent leadership role in ongoing projects while developing new ideas. The postdoc must be able to supervise graduate and undergraduate students, generate publications, analyze data, contribute to grants; and collaborate as part of a team to help with day-to-day operations of the lab.

Qualifications
1. Ph.D. in the fields of population genomics, evolutionary genomics, phylogenetics, metabarcoding, metagenomics
2. Have an established record of productivity and publications

New graduates and applicants from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further information on the Genomics and Bioinformatics Cluster at UCF can be found at https://www.ucf.edu/faculty/cluster/genomics-bioinformatics/

Inquiries about the position can be made to Michelle R. Gaither with the subject line HAB_Postdoc_Position.

To apply, please send your CV, a list of three references, and a letter of interest briefly describing your field experience as well as your experience in HABs/genomics/bioinformatics (not more than 2 pages) to Michelle R. Gaither with the subject line HAB_Postdoc_Position. Application review will begin May 17th and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Expected start date in early July/August.

Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Posting Date: 25 April 2024
Organization Name: Florida International University
Location: Modesto Maidique Campus, Miami, FL
Application Deadline: 30 April 2024

Description: The postdoctoral fellow will develop questions and analytical approaches to integrate and synthesize long-term spatially extensive datasets on benthic diatom and algae species composition and their drivers. Anticipated outcomes include peer-reviewed publications that address contemporary theory in community ecology while also providing performance measures or models for assessing the restoration effectiveness in the face of other disturbances, including rapid climate change. Collaborations with the laboratory of Dr. Nathan Dorn, a food-web ecologist at FIU, will facilitate integration of top-down consumer influences on benthic algal responses to changing environmental drivers. Collaborations with Drs. Colin Saunders and Sue Newman at the South Florida Water Management District will facilitate integration with other long-term ecological studies that inform adaptive ecosystem management. The position will include participation in helicopter- and airboat-based field work in the most remote regions of the Everglades. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for professional development including developing and advancing innovative proposals for funding for related independent research.

Valued Skills: We are seeking a candidate with expertise in algal biology and taxonomy who also has skills in working with large community datasets and collaborative teams.

Position Requirements: A Ph.D. in biology or environmental science

Location: Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University, Miami, FL

Compensation: The starting salary for this position is expected to range between $55,000-$60,000, depending on experience. Benefits include a retirement plan, paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, counseling and support services, and health insurance.

To Apply: Please visit https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/?posting=527744 to complete your application. Please also provide your cover letter, CV, and links to two publications via this google form.

Position Title: Research Analyst I
Posting Date: 25 April 2024
Organization Name: South Florida Water Management District
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Application Deadline: 3 May 2024

Description: This position will be based at the South Florida Water Management District in West Palm Beach. The research analyst will conduct field and laboratory studies in the Everglades and contribute to reports and publications. They will bridge strong collaborations between FIU and the agency, helping to coordinate field, laboratory, data management, and reporting tasks to understand how the Everglades ecosystem is changing as it is being restored.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences or related field.

Valued Skills: Strong communication skills, ability to work in teams, willingness to conduct field work by boat, foot, and helicopter in the Everglades, and ability (or willingness to learn) to use R code to manage data and create data summaries for reports.

To Apply: Please visit https://hr.fiu.edu/careers/ and apply to position 531927. For questions, please contact Dr. Evelyn Gaiser.

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