Assistant, Associate and/or Senior Scientist - Coastal Oceanography

Scientific Staff Positions in Coastal Oceanography

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) announces a hiring initiative to enhance basic and applied research in coastal oceanography. WHOI seeks to hire scientists with various skills including at-sea observations, numerical modeling, and instrument development.

These are regular full-time positions and are eligible for benefits.

Research areas of interest include physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes in estuarine, nearshore, and continental shelf and slope environments, including development and use of novel observational technology and observing systems in these settings. Specific topics of application may include, but are not limited to,

- coastal processes in high-latitude environments,
- bio-physical interactions in coastal ecosystems,
- biogeochemical transformations from watersheds to the ocean, and
- coastal morphodynamics.

WHOI offers a rich environment for interdisciplinary coastal research. The Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering and Physical Oceanography departments are coordinating this hiring initiative, but appropriate candidates may be considered by or seek interactions with other WHOI departments (http://www.whoi.edu/departments/): Biology, Geology and Geophysics, and Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree, postdoctoral experience, and a publication record in coastal oceanography. The level of appointment of a successful candidate will depend on background and experience. Women and minority applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. A curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a statement of research interests (three page maximum), and names and addresses of four references must be submitted.

While members of the scientific staff are expected to provide for their salaries from grants and contracts, WHOI provides salary support when funding is not available.