Postdoctoral Fellowship Two-year Position Funded by the NSF CMORE Program Founded in 1987 by the late David Packard, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) is a private oceanographic research institute, uniquely dedicated to the development of state-of-the-art equipment, instrumentation, systems and methods for scientific research in the deep waters of the ocean. Located in Moss Landing, California, MBARI's research center includes science and engineering laboratories, as well as an operations facility to support our research vessels and oceanographic equipment, including robotic remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles.

MBARI has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of Microbial Oceanography with an emphasis on marine photosynthesis and energy cycles in the ocean. This position is funded for two years by the National Science Foundation (NSF) CMORE Program (http://cmore.soest.hawaii.edu/learn/microbes.htm). Reporting to Senior Research Engineer Dr. Zbigniew Kolber, the selected candidate's research will focus on mechanisms of photosynthesis in marine phototrophs (eukaryotic phytoplankton, cyanobacteria, and anoxygenic aerobic photosynthetic bacteria), their interactions with heterotrophic communities in the upper ocean, and their responses to environmental changes in temperature, upper ocean pH, and nutrients supply. Ph.D in Biophysics, or related subject, is required. Background in biophysics of photosynthetic electron transport, familiarity with fluorescence techniques to measure photosynthesis, and experience in growing phytoplankton cultures is preferred. Must be able to work well with diverse groups of people and must be able to go to sea for specified periods.

Interested individuals should submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research experience
• Three letters of reference

Address your cover letter to: MBARI, Human Resources Job code: Postdoc-CMORE 7700 Sandholdt Road, Moss Landing, CA 95039-9644 Submit your application materials by e-mail to jobs_postdocs@mbari.org (preferred), or by mail to the above address, or by fax to (831) 775-1620. Competitive compensation and benefits package. MBARI considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.