Five Marine Science Faculty Positions, School of Marine Science of William & Mary, Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Estuarine/Coastal Physical Oceanography Assistant/Associate Professor

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)/School of Marine Science of the College of William & Mary invites applications for a full-time tenure-eligible Assistant/Associate Professor. The position will begin in Fall 2019.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate (Ph.D.) or an equivalent degree in an area applicable to marine science. Ideally, the candidate should demonstrate excellence in field-oriented research, but also be comfortable employing modeling, remote sensing, or experimental approaches. Environments of interest include estuaries, the shelf, and nearshore regions. The successful candidate will be poised to take advantage of opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations that abound at VIMS, such as tracking and predicting the distribution of biotic and abiotic materials, and investigating hydrodynamic effects on biological, chemical, and geological processes. Candidates will be expected to develop a teaching program that speaks to the needs of VIMS’ graduate student population. Candidates who are prepared to engage in research and advisory service consistent with the VIMS mission will be especially welcome. Candidates must have a strong scholarship record commensurate with experience, demonstrated potential to establish an active externally funded research program, demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, and strong communication skills. We are seeking candidates who share VIMS’ commitment to the principle that diversity and inclusion are critical to maintaining excellence.

Cluster Hires – Five Assistant/Associate Professors

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), in fulfilling strategic plans for expansion in key areas, is seeking applications for five new faculty positions as part of its three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry, and the public. The School of Marine Science at VIMS is the graduate school in marine science for William & Mary. Chartered in 1940, VIMS is currently among the largest marine research and education centers in the United States, and employs 52 full-time faculty members, 256 staff, and has 80 graduate students in master’s and doctoral programs. There are four academic departments at VIMS: Biological Sciences, Aquatic Health Sciences, Fisheries Science and Physical Sciences. Further information on the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the School of Marine Science may be accessed at: www.vims.edu.

Application materials must include: 1) a cover letter describing professional education, experience, and suitability for the position; 2) a full curriculum vitae; 3) a statement on research interests and teaching philosophy and how the applicant’s background, experience and vision fit in an institution that is fully committed to diversity and inclusion (3 pages maximum), and 4) the names and contact information of five references.
Application materials should be addressed to the Chair of the appropriate search committee, and will be accepted through our On-Line Application System at http://jobs.wm.edu. For full consideration, application materials are due January 14, 2019.

PhD Studentship: Mapping Change in New Zealand's Oceans Using Deep Sea Corals

We wish to announce an exciting PhD studentship to be held jointly at Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) and the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), in affiliation with the Australian National University (ANU).

This research seeks to study the changing oceans around New Zealand, from pre-anthropogenic to modern times, using deep sea corals as a natural archive of ocean circulation and productivity.

New Zealand is bathed by the waters of the vast South Pacific Gyre, resulting in a strong gradient in ocean conditions. Nutrient-depleted subtropical waters from the North mix with nutrient-rich subpolar waters from the South stimulating vast phytoplankton blooms that sustain a rich fishery. However, these waters are changing: an acceleration of the gyre is driving regional climate change and impacting marine primary productivity. This project will combine novel geochemical analysis of long-lived deep-sea corals from locations all around New Zealand with state-of-the-art ocean modelling to map New Zealand’s changing ocean dynamics from pre-industrial to modern times.

We seek a student with skills in geochemistry and numerical analysis, and a background in oceanography or earth sciences. The student will gain experience in a range of cutting-edge geoanalytical techniques and working with global climate/ocean biogeochemical models. The studentship will support a stipend, fees and all research costs, including travel to Australia to train in radiocarbon analysis, and overseas conferences and workshops.

Applicants should apply to Dan Sinclair (dan.sinclair@vuw.ac.nz), sending a cover letter that includes a statement of research experience/interests, contact details of 3 academic referees, a curriculum vitae and a copy of current academic transcript (certified transcripts will be requested of short-listed candidates). Candidates attending the upcoming AGU Fall Meeting will have an opportunity to meet with Dan after his session (PP23B: Tuesday 11th December 13:40) or at his poster (PP33C-1738: Wednesday 12th December). Review of applications will begin early January 2019, with interviews scheduled for the last week of January. To be guaranteed consideration, applications should be received by Monday January 14th, 2019.

For more information, in the 1st instance contact Dan Sinclair (dan.sinclair@vuw.ac.nz).