Marine Biogeochemistry Research Scientist

University of California - Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for the Marine Biogeochemistry Associate Researcher position. The incumbent will investigate how marine microorganisms regulate primary production, nutrient cycling, and carbon transformations in marine and coastal environments, and how these processes respond to environmental change and atmospheric inputs.

Working under Distinguished Professor Adina Paytan, the candidate will use physiological and molecular approaches with stable- and

Qualifications

• PhD in Marine Biogeochemistry, Biological Oceanography, Oceanography, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of demonstrated biological oceanography research experience.
• Demonstrated experience in radioisotope safety research.
• Demonstrated experience in phytoplankton taxonomy or phytoplankton dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how marine microorganisms regulate primary production, nutrient cycling, and carbon transformations in marine and coastal environments, and how these processes respond to environmental change and atmospheric inputs.
• Under the direction of Distinguished Professor Adina Paytan, apply interdisciplinary techniques and tracers to seawater, estuarine waters, sediments, and atmospheric aerosols.

Skills

Radioisotope safety

Phytoplankton taxonomy

Phytoplankton dynamics

Education

PhD in Marine Biogeochemistry / Biological Oceanography / Oceanography or related field

Job description

University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for the Marine Biogeochemistry Associate Researcher position. The incumbent will investigate how marine microorganisms regulate primary production, nutrient cycling, and carbon transformations in marine and coastal environments, and how these processes respond to environmental change and atmospheric inputs.

Working under Distinguished Professor Adina Paytan, the candidate will use physiological and molecular approaches with stable- and