Job Summary

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Investigator position in the National Ocean Sciences Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Facility (NOSAMS) (http://www.nosams.whoi.edu) at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). This is an exempt full-time position eligible for full benefits. The appointment will be for a period of two years.

The successful candidate will work on one of two focus areas:

1) Ocean Carbon Modeling. Radiocarbon (14C) and stable carbon (13C) isotopes of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) provide high signal to noise quantification of decadal-scale penetration of anthropogenic perturbations through the bottom of the thermocline and into the deep sea. The successful candidate would utilize the extensive existing datasets, new data, and ocean carbon modeling to explore topics relating to the oceanic uptake of atmospheric CO2 and changes in large scale ocean circulation.

2) Methane Isotopes. The radiocarbon signatures of methane in hydrothermal fluids, continental aquifers, groundwater wells, and natural springs can be a powerful way to track the source and formation pathway of this important volatile. The successful candidate would construct a system to extract and analyze radiocarbon (14C) and stable carbon (13C) in methane from aqueous samples.

WHOI has a top-rated postdoctoral program (https://www.whoi.edu/what-we-do/educate/postdoctoral/) that supports a dynamic, diverse postdoctoral community with formal mentoring and career guidance programs. While the primary focus of the work will be in research, the Postdoctoral Investigator will have the opportunity to participate in educational and outreach activities associated with the project.

Online application forms should be submitted with a cover letter and full curriculum vitae including the contact details for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Informal inquiries may be made by email to Roberta Hansman (rhansman@whoi.edu), Mark Roberts (mroberts@whoi.edu), or Susan Lang (sqlang@whoi.edu).

Essential Functions

1) Ocean Carbon Modeling:

• Essential Functions include: numerical modeling, expertise in ocean dynamics, presenting research results in scientific meetings and peer-reviewed journals. This project is a collaboration between NOSAMS and the Physical Oceanography department.

2) Methane Isotopes

• Essential Functions include: geochemical method development, particularly for isotopic analyses, sample preparation for 14,13C analysis, presenting research results in scientific meetings and peer-reviewed journals.

Education & Experience

• Applicants must have a PhD or must have completed a PhD before the starting date of their appointment.
• For Ocean Carbon Modeling, preference will be given to applicants who have strong numerical modeling experience and quantitative skills.
• For Methane in Aqueous Samples, preference will be given to applicants with experience in method development, sample preparation, and analysis of carbon isotopes.

Special Requirements

WHOI is a federal contractor required to comply with Executive Order 14042. As such, WHOI has enacted a Mandated COVID19 vaccination policy effective December 8, 2021 where you must register your vaccination status in order to begin your employment. The registration process entails confidentially submitting a vaccination card and/or your vaccination status or requesting to engage in the interactive exemption process for either a medical or religious reason.

Physical Requirements

Physical duties for this position may include but are not excluded to: routine use of standard office equipment such as a computer and phone, uses hands for basic grasping and fine manipulation, frequently communicates and exchanges information with others in person and in virtual environments, both occasional sedentary and moving, has occasional exposure to electrical/mechanical and power equipment hazards. Should you need to discuss any accommodations to perform the essential functions of the job, please email eeo@whoi.edu.

Sea Duty

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