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Location

Norfolk, VA | United States

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Job description

Summary

The Old Dominion University (ODU) Research Foundation in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join an NSF-funded project to explore submarine groundwater discharge along the West Florida Shelf. The successful candidate will be responsible for the analysis and interpretation of Ra isotopes for tracing submarine groundwater discharge and associated inputs of dissolved nitrogen and iron to shelf waters. The postdoc will be expected to present their research findings at national conferences and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals. In addition, up to two-weeks of local ship time will be made available to the successful candidate for supplementary studies in Chesapeake Bay and nearby shelf waters. The postdoc will work directly with Dr. Joseph Tamborski in the Department of Ocean & Earth Sciences at ODU (Coastal Hydrogeology Lab) and collaborate with project team members from Florida State University, University of Florida, Oregon State University, and the US Geological Survey. The appointment is intended to last for 18 months and could continue on based on project funding availability with an annual salary of $55,000. This is a full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. Applicants should submit a CV and research interest statement. Applicants may contact Dr. Joseph Tamborski ([email protected]) for questions but will not be considered unless an application has been completed through the standard application process.

For more information on the ODU Coastal Hydrogeology lab: https://fs.wp.odu.edu/jtambors/
For more information on ODU’s Department of Ocean & Earth Sciences: https://www.odu.edu/oes

Job Responsibilities:

• Data analysis
• Present research findings at local and national conferences
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Other duties as assigned 

minimum qualifications:
Education and/or training:
Ph.D. in Oceanography, Geological Sciences, or a related field

Level and type of experience:
Experience in geochemistry, oceanographic data analysis

Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Publishing scientific findings in peer-reviewed journals

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Experience measuring Ra isotopes via RaDeCC and gamma spectrometry
Experience studying submarine groundwater discharge

To apply

Visit http://researchfoundation.odu.edu/ then click on the employment tab and follow the link. Specify position 23-052. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V/DFW.

Equity Statement:

It is the policy of Old Dominion University Research Foundation to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

 

 

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