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The School of Oceanography at the University of Washington is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the area of ocean biogeochemistry to work with Professor Anitra Ingalls. The postdoctoral scholar will work within a multi-institution collaboration that aims to refine our understanding of the controls on ocean carbon cycling and ecosystem resilience with integrated observations and modeling. The lab houses a state of the art mass spectrometry facility that specializes in metabolomics measurements of marine microbes and microbial communities.

The successful candidate will work within a team that is studying the role of animal gut microbiomes in the marine carbon cycle. The ideal candidate will have a background in liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and a desire to work within marine planktonic and animal gut microbial communities. Candidates with the necessary background in mass spectrometry, ocean biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, and/or organic matter transformations will be given full consideration.

This position is full-time (100% FTE), 12- months/year, with an initial term appointment of one year (12 months), renewable depending on funding and/or satisfactory performance for a total period of up to 2 years. The salary for this position will be $6000-6400 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The start date is negotiable, but the position is available from 9/1/2024 with a preference to fill the position no later than 12/1/2024. The review process will commence as soon as applications are received and will continue until filled.

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 University of Washington, College of the Environment, and School of Oceanography are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural, inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The School of Oceanography is therefore seeking candidates whose experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion. For more information on our commitment to building a culturally diverse workforce, please see: https://www.washington.edu/diversity/and https://environment.uw.edu/about/diversity-commitment/

The University of Washington (UW) is located in the greater Seattle metropolitan area, with a dynamic, multicultural community of 3.7 million people and a range of ecosystems from mountains to ocean. The UW serves a diverse population 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 UW is a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the advancement of women faculty in science, engineering, and math (see http://advance.washington.edu/).

University of Washington postdoctoral scholar appointments are for a temporary, defined period not to exceed five years/60 months, including any previous postdoctoral experience. At the time of their appointment, candidates must have a Ph.D. in an applicable field such chemical or biological oceanography, biogeochemistry, microbial interactions, physiology and ecology, metabolomics, animal-microbe interactions. The successful candidate will have a strong background in analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry. Highly desirable additional areas of expertise include experience with animal gut microbiomes.

To apply, candidates will submit materials via Interfolio, including a cover letter indicating your interest in the position, CV that includes a publication list, research statement describing your qualifications and future goals, and names of at least 3 references. PDF files are preferred. Review of applicants will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.