新西兰奥塔哥大学南极海洋科学博士后职位

新西兰奥塔哥大学南极海洋科学博士后职位

Postdoctoral Fellow - Antarctic Marine Science

DEPARTMENT of MARINE SCIENCE, University of Otago

The role

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to the Marsden-funded research project 'How vulnerable are Antarctica's coasts to colonisation'. In this role you will work closely with Associate Professor Ceridwen Fraser on a project that will bring together interdisciplinary approaches in genomic, ecological, physiological, and oceanographic / sea ice modelling to build a comprehensive picture of the scale of biological incursions to Antarctica via macroalgal rafting.

This position represents an exciting opportunity to join one of the country's most research-intensive Universities and become part of a team helping to lead Antarctic research in New Zealand.

Your skills and experience

The successful candidate will bring high-level computational skills in EITHER genomic (bioinformatic) analyses OR physical environmental modelling (oceanographic particle dispersal / modelling coastal polynya / habitat modelling with climate change).

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to have:

•       A PhD in relevant field.

•       Proven track record of high-quality research outputs such as peer-reviewed papers.

•       Research experience in evolutionary biology, physical oceanography or habitat modelling.

•       Good organisational skills and the ability to keep accurate records.

•       Ability to work well as part of a team, as well as independently.

•       Knowledge and respect for the Treaty of Waitangi and its relevance in a university setting.

Expertise in any of the following areas could be an advantage:

•       Molecular laboratory skills, especially Genotyping by Sequencing library preparation.

•       Marine biology.

•       Antarctic research.