The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) seeks a Principal Investigator (PI) to develop and direct a small team working in the general area of the fate and impacts of ocean greenhouse gases. A Ph.D. in the physical or biological sciences, D.Eng., or equivalent is required. Applicants who are at an early- to mid-stage in their career (equivalent to assistant or associate professor) with a demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment are encouraged to respond.
Applicants should have a minimum of three years of postdoctoral work experience, a positive personnel management track record, proven ability to work with a diverse group of people, and be capable of securing extramural funding. A research focus that includes instrument development for detecting and quantifying key elements and chemical compounds that actively influence the growth and distribution of marine organisms is desired.
Founded in 1987 by the late David Packard, MBARI is a non-profit, private oceanographic research institute. MBARI is uniquely dedicated to merging science, engineering, and marine operations capabilities for the purposes of developing state-of-the-art instruments, methods, and systems for advancing scientific research in the ocean. For more information see MBARI’s Strategic Plan http://www.mbari.org/about/sp/MBARI_Strategic_Plan_2011.pdf.
MBARI offers unique opportunities for advanced, technology-based marine research; cooperative projects between scientists, engineers, and marine operations personnel are strongly encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program consistent with that ethos. In addition, the new PI will be expected to engage ongoing MBARI programs that focus on development and application of stationary and mobile ocean-observing platforms, design and use of chemical and biological sensors, and studies of biogeochemical cycling in the water column and benthic environments.
MBARI enjoys cooperative relations with a host of neighboring academic andgovernment institutions http://mbcorc.net/Membership_Info_files/MontereyBayLabs2012-2.pdf, including Stanford University, the University of California at Santa Cruz, the Naval Postgraduate School, and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, offering many opportunities for collaborative research and education. Our partnerships with theMonterey Bay Aquarium http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/and theCenter for Ocean Solutions http://www.centerforoceansolutions.org/also provide unique options for public outreach and for engaging policy makers in the ocean sciences.
Prospective applicants should submit current curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and the names and addresses of four professional references, preferably by May 1, 2014.
Address your cover letter to:
MBARI, Human Resources
Job code:PI
7700 Sandholdt Road, Moss Landing, CA 95039-9644
Submit your cover letter and CV by e-mail tojobs@mbari.orgtojobs@mbari.org jobs@mbari.orgjobs@mbari.org, or by mail to the above address, or by fax to (831) 775-1620.
MBARI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package consistent with peer positions at other non-profit oceanographic and academic institutions.
MBARI is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. MBARI considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or covered veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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