Postdoctoral Position in Biological Oceanography/Marine Microbiology at Princeton University

The Department of Geosciences, Princeton University, is searching for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the biological oceanography/marine microbiology group. The position will be based at Princeton University and is available immediately. The initial appointment is available for one year, with a possibility of renewal for an additional year contingent upon satisfactory performance. Applications are invited for research in the area of biological oceanography, focusing on elucidating the linkages among phytoplankton community composition, environmental factors and global change. The research spans two interdisciplinary NOAA/NSF-funded projects that integrate molecular biological investigation of phytoplankton assemblages (Bess Ward, Princeton University) with biogeochemical modeling (John Dunne, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory). The focus of the postdoctoral research will be on the phytoplankton assemblage aspects, using high density DNA microarrays and metatranscriptomics to investigate the relative abundance and gene expression of eukaryotic phytoplankton. We are looking for a person who is interested in working in an interdisciplinary setting and willing to acquire new skills outside their main area of expertise. A PhD in biology, microbiology, oceanography, or a related field is required.  Experience with molecular biological methods for the characterization of microbial communities and the associated bioinformatic and statistical analyses is required. Experience or interest in collaborating in the application of biogeochemical modeling is preferred.  Applicants should submit a most current cv, a brief statement of research interests (no more than 2 pages), publication list, and names and contact information for three references by applying on the Princeton University jobsite at https://jobs.princeton.edu/. Requisition #0110619.