Research Scientist Positions - Biological Oceanography or Aquatic Biogeosciences

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University seeks applicants to fill Doherty Research Scientist positions in the fields of biological oceanography or aquatic biogeosciences. It is anticipated that one position will be filled at a senior level and one at a junior or mid-career level. Preference will be given to candidates in areas of phytoplankton physiology/ocean productivity, marine microbiology, and/or process-oriented molecular approaches to marine ecology. The ideal candidate will complement existing strengths at LDEO in fields such as climatic change and biogeochemistry. The successful candidates will have an opportunity to play influential roles in the ongoing development of the biological oceanography program at LDEO and its evolving collaborations with other research units at LDEO, the Earth Institute, the Columbia University Dept. of Microbiology, and the Columbia University Genome Center. The successful senior candidate will be expected to assume a leadership role within this group. Both positions will have access to partial salary support through the Doherty endowment.

Minimum requirements for the positions are a Ph.D. in related fields, with appointment contingent upon scholarly credentials. Senior Research Scientist (10 years post PhD experience, Research Scientist (6 years post PhD experience, and Associate Research Scientist (2 years of post PhD experience The search will remain open for at least 30 days after the ad appears.

Send a 2-3 page statement of research objectives, names of five referees, and full curriculum vitae to:

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Arnold Gordon, Chair of the Search Committee
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory,
61 Route 9W, Palisades NY 10964, USA
or by e-mail to: agordon@ldeo.columbia.edu

Columbia University is an Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.