Aurora
Aurora is our weekly newsletter aimed at faculty, staff, and students of the department.
Aurora is our weekly newsletter aimed at faculty, staff, and students of the department.
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JOB SUMMARY
Faculty in the Department of the Marine Sciences at the University of Connecticut Avery Point campus invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will aid local managers by improving the capacity to predict hypoxia in Long Island Sound.
The successful candidate will work on an EPA/NOAA-funded project investigating physical and biogeochemical drivers of hypoxia in Long Island Sound using state-of-the-art observations and models. They will collect data with a wire-following profiler (Wirewalker) in summer to fall of 2025 and interpret the data to quantify biological and physical sources and sinks of dissolved oxygen. They will analyze existing model hindcast solutions from a ROMS-RCA model and use the observational results to provide guidance on improving the model. The postdoc will have the opportunity to investigate the drivers of oxygen depletion and ventilation over hourly to seasonal timescales, including the interplay between surface waves and estuarine dynamics using the tools described above. The resulting knowledge will be presented at scientific conferences and published in scientific journals.
In addition, the postdoc will present project results during regular meetings with an advisory panel that includes representatives from local, state, and federal government who are involved in the management of Long Island Sound, giving them the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in applied research and science policy.
The postdoctoral researcher will be co-supervised by Professors Cara Manning and Leonel Romero, and work in collaboration with Professor Samantha Siedlecki. For more information on our research, visit our lab websites (Manning; Romero; Siedlecki). The Department of Marine Sciences is located at the Avery Point campus on the waters of Long Island Sound and hosts waterfront research facilities. The campus is a short drive or train ride to New York City and Boston.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, end-dated position with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding. This project includes postdoctoral salary support for up to two years, pending satisfactory progress during the first year. The preferred appointment date is April 4, 2025 or earlier, but employees requesting a later start date will be considered. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and access to employer-sponsored retirement plans with matching funds. Salary will be commensurate with experience and is expected to be based on the National Research Service Award (NRSA) Post Doctoral Fellow stipend scale which is available on the UConn website. Anticipated initial annual salary for a person with no prior postdoctoral experience is $61,008.
Postdoctoral Research Associates employed at UConn are represented by the UConn Graduate Employee and Postdoc Union (GEU-UAW Local 6950). Other rights and terms and conditions of the appointment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the GEU-UAW Local 6950.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at here, Staff Positions, Search # 498862 and upload a CV, a one (1) page research statement describing your research interests and your qualifications for the position, and contact information for three (3) professional references. References will be contacted for shortlisted candidates.
Review of applications will begin immediately; to ensure your application is considered, apply by February 21, 2025. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found here.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
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Workshop Details
Topic: Resume Foundations: Tailoring Your Path to Career Success
Facilitator: Jessi Guercio, APSC Career Strategist
Date: Feb 3rd, 2025
Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm (90min)
Location: IBLC 261 (View on Map)
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Friday, January 31, 2025: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Live: UBC's AERL Theatre, and over Zoom
UBC members, alumni, and all others, please RSVP at here.