Postdoctoral Scholar: Emerging Ocean Carbon Tech
Position Overview
Organization: Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies
Title: Postdoctoral Scholar: Emerging Ocean Carbon Tech
Position Details
Position Description
About the University of Washington and CICOES:
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the Nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. UW is in the greater Seattle metropolitan area, with a dynamic, multicultural community of 3.7 million people and a range of natural environments from mountains to ocean. The UW is a community of 80,000 students, faculty and staff including 25% first-generation college students, over 25% Pell Grant students and faculty from over 70 countries. The Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies (CICOES) has existed since 1977 for the purpose of fostering research collaboration between UW and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). CICOES’s research is at the forefront of investigations on climate change, ocean acidification, fisheries assessments, and tsunami forecasting.
Position Description:
CICOES is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to lead a research project evaluating new and emerging ocean carbon observing technology and applying new data collections to advance understanding in spatial and temporal variability of air-sea CO2 exchange and ocean carbonate chemistry. The position will be based at the NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) and will be mentored by and/or collaborate with scientists from NOAA PMEL and CICOES, including the NOAA sponsor, Dr. Adrienne Sutton.
The postdoctoral scholar will contribute to sensor development and leverage data generated by new air-sea CO2 and dissolved inorganic carbon instrumentation. This includes data generated by autonomous sensors at various stages in development, from prototype sensors that require evaluation in the lab and field to emerging technologies that have been deployed for several years on pilot missions of uncrewed surface vehicles in regions of data scarcity such as the Southern Ocean. The aim of this project is to advance the application of these new and emerging technologies, leading to wider adoption of new observing assets in the global ocean observing system to address gaps in observing and knowledge of surface ocean carbon variability and change.
This position is 100% FTE, with initial term length of 12 months, renewable for up to two additional years depending on satisfactory research progress and completion of duties. University of Washington postdoctoral scholar appointments are for a temporary, defined period not to exceed five years/60 months, including any previous postdoctoral experience. Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.
The search committee actively encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those traditionally underrepresented in academia. Please read more about CICOES’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here: https://cicoes.uw.edu/about/diversity.
Duties will include:
● Analyzing autonomous air-sea CO2 and biogeochemical datasets, including data quality control of data generated on new sensor deployments
● Conducting research on temporal and spatial variability of surface ocean carbon and its drivers
● Leading and contributing to publications in peer-reviewed journals, presenting at scientific meetings and conferences, and participating in new observing mission design and management
● Documenting project progress and engaging with other team members and collaborators on a regular basis to communicate the status of the project
Compensation:
The base salary range for this position will be $5,837 to $6,318 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include a moving allowance or a relocation incentive. University of Washington postdoctoral scholar appointments are for a temporary, defined period not to exceed five years/60 months, including any previous postdoctoral experience.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
● Ph.D. in chemical oceanography or related field
● Research experience analyzing and interpreting inorganic ocean carbon datasets, including experience with oceanographic sensors
● Proficiency with scientific programming in python, MATLAB, R, or a related language
● Excellent scientific communication skills as demonstrated by prior publications and presentations
● Interest and enthusiasm for the project and working in collaborative teams
Instructions
To apply, please submit the following application materials:
● Cover letter, including statement of research interest
● Curriculum Vitae
● The names of 2-4 professional references, including contact information (one of which should be from a current or previous supervisor or advisor)
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For questions about the position, please contact Evan Howard (evan.howard@noaa.gov) by email.
Anticipated start date is as soon as possible, preferably no later than February 2025.
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University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
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