Postdoctoral position – University of Oregon

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a project focusing on biological fluid dynamics of multi-jet propulsion in salps and siphonophores. The role includes developing and using imaging tools to explore swimming efficiency and design principles optimized by nature. Candidates with a PhD in natural sciences, marine field experience, and quantitative programming skills (Python, MATLAB, R) are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in natural sciences required.
• Experience in marine field and biological fluid dynamics encouraged.
• Strong quantitative skills including programming in Python, MATLAB, or R.

Responsibilities

• Develop and employ biological imaging tools for research.
• Understand kinematics and fluid dynamics of multi-jet swimming.

Skills

marine field experience

biological fluid dynamics

computer programming

Education

PhD in natural sciences

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

Job description

Postdoctoral position – University of Oregon

Postdoctoral position in biological fluid dynamics, Sutherland Lab, University of Oregon Project: Multi-jet propulsion by salps and siphonophores

Description:

Our aim is to decipher the biological and physical mechanisms of coordinated pulsed jets— as seen in salps and siphonophores— and elucidate design principles optimized by nature. Propulsion with multiple jetting units is orders of magnitude more efficient than solitary swimming, and gives rise to diverse propulsive modes including long-range low-speed swimming, high-speed sprints and maneuverability at zero speed. The presence of multiple swimming units that operate following a set of simple rules yields numerous advantages including redundancy, scalability and the possibility of complex coordination. The candidate will develop and employ biological imaging tools in the ocean to understand the kinematics and fluid dynamics of multi-jet swimming.

The successful candidate will work with a dynamic, interdisciplinary group and receive a competitive salary and health benefits (http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits ). The postdocs’s primary home will be in the Sutherland Lab, located on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene. The successful candidate will also work closely with collaborators Brad Gemmell (University of South Florida), John Dabiri (Stanford University) and Sean Colin andJack Costello (Marine Biological Laboratory).

Qualifications: Applicants with a PhD degree in the natural sciences that have marine field experience, biological fluid dynamics, quantitative skills including computer programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB, R) are encouraged to apply.

To apply: Please contact Kelly Sutherland via email ([e-mail] ) and provide a cover letter, CV and a brief statement of your research interests (1-2 pages). Applications are due by December 15, 2019 but will be accepted until the position is filled.

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