Postdoctoral Marine Biologist - Fieldwork & Genomics

Placements24; George; Hybride; ZAR 520 000 - 760 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Access to advanced research equipment

Conference travel support

Career advancement opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Researcher to join its Marine Biology group in George, South Africa. The role involves fieldwork along the coastline, lab analyses, and contributing to high-impact publications that support conservation of marine biodiversity.

The successful candidate will conduct field surveys, perform genetic sequencing and chemical analyses, analyze datasets with R/Python, and collaborate on experimental design.

Qualifications

• PhD in Marine Biology, Oceanography, Ecology, or a related environmental science discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in marine fieldwork and laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization software (e.g., R, Python).
• Experience with molecular techniques or ecological modeling is a plus.
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a research team in George.

Responsabilités

• Conduct field research, including sample collection, ecological surveys, and data acquisition in marine environments.
• Perform laboratory analyses, such as genetic sequencing, chemical analysis, and sample processing.
• Analyze complex datasets using advanced statistical and computational tools.
• Collaborate with senior researchers on experimental design and project planning.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences.

Connaissances

Marine fieldwork

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis (R/Python)

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

Formation

PhD in Marine Biology/Oceanography/Ecology or related

Outils

R

Python

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Researcher to join its Marine Biology group in George, South Africa. The role involves fieldwork along the coastline, lab analyses, and contributing to high-impact publications that support conservation of marine biodiversity.

The successful candidate will conduct field surveys, perform genetic sequencing and chemical analyses, analyze datasets with R/Python, and collaborate on experimental design.