Postdoc position in Marine Biogeography, Physical-biological coupling

Long Term Ecological Research; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Ecological Research in Athens, Georgia, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Marine Biogeography. The role involves investigating species and genetic diversity in coastal areas as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Applicants should have experience in data analysis using R or Python and a strong background in biogeography. The position is funded for 24 months, with a review after the first year. Starting date is July 1, 2026, and applications are due by April 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis in marine biogeography.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience with empirical field-based projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate patterns of species and genetic diversity in coastal marine environments.
• Develop and examine large datasets of species and genetic distributions.
• Test mechanisms that drive biodiversity persistence.

Skills

Programming experience (R or Python)

Background in biogeography

Collegial attitude

Strong motivation

Good writing skills

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Opportunity: Postdoc position in Marine Biogeography, Physical-biological coupling

Postdoctoral Associate in Marine Biogeography. With funding from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation I am seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to investigate patterns of species and genetic diversity in coastal marine environments, and to discover and test the mechanisms that drive this diversity and allow it to persist. The Postdoc will work with an integrated, interdisciplinary team to develop and examine large datasets of species and genetic distributions. Work will draw heavily on the fields of oceanography, genetics, and population ecology. The candidate is expected to exhibit collegial attitude, strong motivation, and good writing skills.

Programming experience (R or Python) and a background in biogeography are important qualifications. The position is based at the University of Georgia and is funded for 24 months, contingent upon a positive performance review after year one. Potential applicants are encouraged to consider a 20% time allocation for empirical field‑based estuarine projects, and should indicate their research questions in this area if interested.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but all materials must be submitted by April 1 2026 to be considered in the first review round. The start date of the position is July 1 2026. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.