Dear RCN colleagues,
We are searching for a postdoc! Details below. Please forward and share with potential candidates.
Best, Brian
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Postdoctoral Researcher – Marine Global Change Ecology Lab
Job Summary
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join our NSF funded project investigating the ecological and evolutionary responses of marine species to climate change. This position is a two year
appointment, with a renewal for the second year provided satisfactory progress after year one. Specifically, this research combines evolutionary ecology and ecophysiology to understand
the mechanisms underlying local adaptation in Atlantic oyster drills (Urosalpinx cinerea) in their native (Atlantic coast United States) and introduced range (Pacific coast United States). The research is focused on temperature dependency of physiological
traits (thermal tolerance, growth, consumption, metabolic rate, phenotypic plasticity) using laboratory and field approaches. The position will co-lead the field team, oversee laboratory experiments, and lead manuscript writing. The postdoc will work directly
with the Marine
Global Change Ecology Lab (PI Brian Cheng) and collaborate closely with the Molecular
Ecology and Conservation Lab (PI Lisa Komoroske) and another postdoctoral researcher leading a genomics aspect of the project. Interested candidates can read more about this project and system in this recent paper
(Villeneuve
et al. 2021).
We hope to have the researcher begin in spring 2022 but there is some flexibility in the start date. The position will be based out of Amherst, MA. Compensation for this position is dependent
on experience but begins at $52,024 annual salary plus benefits.
To apply, candidates should email Brian Cheng ([log in to unmask]) with one combined PDF including: a (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) two example writing
products (published or forthcoming manuscripts), and (4) contact information for two references. For first consideration, candidates should apply by February 28, 2022 but this position is open until filled.
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Brian Cheng, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Environmental Conservation
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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Pronouns: he/him