Postdoctoral Research Position Studying Responses of Farmed Shellfish to Multiple Stressors
Full Time
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Recruitment/Posting Title
Postdoctoral Research Position Studying Responses of Farmed Shellfish to Multiple Stressors
Department
SEBS-Haskin Shellfsh Rsrch Lab
Salary
Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary
Seeking a postdoctoral research associate to join a dynamic research team on a project that will involve both field-based and laboratory-based experiments. Position is based at the Haskin Shellfish Research Lab (located in Port Norris, NJ) at Rutgers University, and will include travel to meet with project collaborators and advisors from management and fishing communities. Funding is in place for 18 months, with possible extension subject to funding. The postdoc will be responsible for coordinating experiments which will include farm-scale grow-out experiments in the ocean, lab-scale multi-stressor (temperature and ocean acidification) experiments in the hatchery, meetings with industry and management collaborators, and writing reports and manuscripts about results. Opportunities for grant writing, undergraduate student mentoring, and presentations at science conferences will be encouraged.
We are looking for applications from candidates with experience or interest in shellfish aquaculture and with a strong background in experimental design and data analysis. This research will involve time at sea on commercial vessels. The project is highly collaborative and interdisciplinary, and we invite applications from candidates who excel in team work environments and are interested in building a strong network of collaborators.
Position Status
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement
Posting Number
21FA1198
Posting Open Date
10/29/2021
Posting Close Date
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
PhD in ecology, aquaculture, fisheries, biological oceanography or related fields.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preference will be given to applicants with 1) expertise in shellfish aquaculture, ecology, or resource management; 2) strong communication, team building, and organization skills; 3) quantitative statistical and data analytical skills; 4) ability for at-sea work on commercial vessels, and 5) strong publication records and proven written and oral communication skills.
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Submit a single PDF with cover letter, CV, and names/contact information of three references to Dr. Daphne Munroe at dmunroe “at” hsrl.rutgers.edu. Review of applications will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/145549
Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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Location Details
Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory in Port Norris, NJ 08349
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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