Postdoctoral Scholar - Marine Science
Job Description
Position Overview
Organization: Friday Harbor Labs
Title: Postdoctoral Scholar - Marine Science
Position Details
Position Description
Friday Harbor Laboratories and the University of Washington are seeking a full-time (100% FTE) postdoctoral scholar. We have an opportunity for an outstanding marine scientist who will develop research activities that leverage FHL assets, including field sites and existing laboratory facilities, building on the long history of research accomplishments of FHL resident scientists. The postdoctoral scholar is expected to conduct research that makes use of marine species, communities, or ecosystems found in the Salish Sea region, working under the mentorship of a faculty member at FHL or at other UW campuses. Co-mentorship by a non-UW scientist is possible. Research needs to be conducted in person on San Juan Island.
This appointment has an initial term of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year pending funding and successful completion of performance objectives. Funding for the position will include a modest supplement for research and travel costs. There will be opportunities for professional development within the FHL community, e.g. via mentoring student research, committee work and outreach.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct independent marine science research based at FHL.
The salary for this position will be $5705-$7000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor Prevailing wage determination. 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 at UW 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates must have completed a PhD in some facet of marine sciences by the start date of the appointment and have no more than three years of total postdoctoral experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated strong analytical and writing skills as seen in record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience working effectively in a collaborative group.
- Experience mentoring student research.
- Experience engaging with audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. We seek candidates whose experiences have prepared them to fulfill a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and have given them the confidence to fully engage audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Applicants from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
About FHL
Friday Harbor Laboratories is the University of Washington's marine laboratory, located on San Juan Island, 70 miles north of the Seattle campus in the Salish Sea, on Lummi, Samish, Klallam, and Tulalip land. FHL is located on a 490-acre biological reserve. The primary mission of FHL is marine research, with teaching and public outreach also important parts of our mission. FHL was established over 100 years ago and operates year-round, bringing scientists, students, and scholars from all over the world together to study and conduct research in the marine sciences.
Instructions
To apply for this position, please apply via Interfolio. Applicants must submit:
- Cover letter that includes an overview of research interests, a brief research proposal describing potential research project(s) at FHL, and potential faculty mentor(s). Address questions about this statement to FHL Director Megan Dethier (mdethier@uw.edu).
- CV
- A separate statement (1 page or less) about your demonstrated history of working with BIPOC populations.
- Names and contact information for three references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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