Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Marine Science
Mote Marine Laboratory, (Mote), an independent not-for-profit institution established in 1955, has recently adopted a new 2020 Vision & Strategic Plan that includes as one of Mote’s four core priorities, “Ensure the long-term prosperity of the research enterprise through focused staff recruitment and nurturing programs.” In order to address this specific priority, a new Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program began in 2011 with the addition of two Fellows and another one added in 2013.
This notice announces the availability of three new positions in 2014.
Two new Postdoctoral Research Fellows are expected to begin between January 1, 2014 and August 31, 2014, with a third Fellow expected to begin by December 31, 2014. The full-time position includes an annual salary of $42000. Health insurance is also provided for the Fellow, with family options available. Benefits include an opt-in retirement plan with employer matching, leaves for holidays, illness, and vacation, and other benefits. Postdoctoral Research Fellows will also have established researchers assigned to serve as dedicated mentors and will receive office/laboratory space and funds for startup, operations, and travel. Research Fellows will also participate in Mote’s Postdoctoral Mentoring Program.
A Ph.D. must have been awarded by start of fellowship award period and only applicants who received the Ph.D. (or equivalent) on or after December 2010 will be considered.
Applications will be accepted in three tracks. Two new Fellows positions are expected to be filled on or before July 31, 2014 and a third will be filled on or before December 31, 2014. Applicants may apply under any of the following three tracks, but at least one position will be targeted for track 3:
Track 1: Applications from any field of marine research including engineering, social science and policy will be considered.
Track 2: Applications are sought that generally focus on population ecology and/or trophic dynamics of valued coastal species, and modeling of coastal ecosystems.
Track 3: Applications are sought that specifically focus on population ecology and/or trophic dynamics of valued coastal shellfish species, and modeling of coastal benthic ecosystems.
Applications will be reviewed beginning Jan. 15, 2014 and positions will remain open until filled. For complete Fellowship information and application requirements see: http://mote.org/postdocs
STAFF BIOLOGIST
Applications are being accepted to fill a Staff Biologist Position shared between two research programs at Mote Marine Laboratory: the Marine Biomedical and Marine Immunology Programs. This position requires knowledge of an advanced type, including basic lab techniques, biochemistry, immunology, and physiology acquired through specialized college-level instruction and study, as well as advanced skills in the laboratory.
General Duties: Laboratory based research focuses on biochemical, immunological, and physiological aspects of sharks, skates and rays. Immunology-based studies with other marine species, such as Florida manatees or sea turtles, may also be conducted. The Staff Biologist will be responsible for ensuring cleanliness and organization of research laboratories, performing various laboratory procedures, ordering and maintaining inventory of reagents and supplies, maintaining captive research animals, managing research data, participating in staff meetings, and supervising college interns and/or volunteers. Experience with cell culture techniques is preferred since this position involves regular maintenance of cell lines and conducting cell culture experiments. The Staff Biologist may also participate in field sampling of animal specimens or samples, but this is expected to be a minor component of this position.
Minimum requirements: Undergraduate college degree from an accredited institution, with a degree in a biological science preferred. Certificates in biomedical/biotechnology fields may be helpful, but are not required. U.S. citizenship or foreign citizen’s U.S. work permit appropriate for the work.
Salary: ~$34,000 per year. This is a full-time position will full benefits including health insurance and retirement plan.
Interested applicants should submit as a single electronic file, 1) a cover letter, 2) resume or CV, and 3) the names and contact information for three references, before 5pm November 27, 2013 to HumanResources@mote.org. Alternatively, a single package of all requested elements may be submitted to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236. Incomplete packages will not be reviewed.
