Post Doctoral Research Fellow
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The primary responsibility of the position is to conduct research in coastal and marine sciences. Other areas of interest will be considered that fall within the broad field of marine sciences. Specific areas of interest must be aligned with the current research of two or more UNCW mentors from the link below.
It is highly desirable that the work include interdisciplinary collaborations amongst the candidate and UNCW marine science faculty. The position will include opportunities to mentor undergraduate and graduate student research at the discretion of the UNCW mentors. Candidates from all marine and coastal sciences or other closely aligned disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Communication with potential UNCW mentors prior to submitting an application is highly encouraged for guidance on project feasibility, relevance to ongoing research projects, resource availability, and expected start date. Please use the following link to view a list of potential faculty mentors at UNCW: https://uncw.edu/cms/postdoc.html
A Ph.D. degree prior to commencing the two-year appointment starting between July 1 and December 1, 2019 is required; however, applicants do not need to have already received their degree prior to applying.
Minimum RequirementsPh.D. degree prior to commencing the two-year appointment starting between July 1 and December 1, 2019.
List the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position•Ph.D. in Marine Science, Oceanography or closely aligned natural science discipline
•Expertise in coastal and/or marine science
•Strong command of the English language
Preferred formal education, professional skills and work experienceCandidates from all marine and coastal sciences or other closely aligned disciplines
Primary purpose of the division, department, and/or grantThe University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Center for Marine Science (CMS) is recognized both nationally and internationally for conducting research that contributes to the understanding of environmental processes and problems. Through research, education and outreach, the Center strives to increase knowledge and cultivate public awareness about coastal and marine sciences. This includes a variety of fields such as physical oceanography; marine and coastal biology; marine, atmospheric and natural products chemistry; marine geology; and environmental sciences. Currently there are more than 100 active research programs ongoing at CMS and over 140 scientists, staff and students at CMS. The teaching and research facility located on the Intracoastal Waterway in southeastern North Carolina features state of the art core facilities in spectrometry and spectroscopy, light stable isotopes, DNA and water quality analysis as well as running seawater systems, a coastal workboat fleet and a wide range of oceanographic equipment that are available to all CMS researchers.
College/School Information University InformationThe University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. Guided by our Strategic Plan, the university is committed to nurturing a campus culture that reflects its values of diversity and globalization, ethics and integrity, and excellence and innovation. A public institution with nearly 17,000 students, the university is focused on supporting and enhancing the student-centered learning experience that has been a hallmark since its founding in 1947. UNCW offers an array of programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and doctoral programs in marine biology, educational leadership, psychology and nursing practice. UNCW is one of the 17 institutions that make up the UNC System.
EEO StatementThe University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Applicant InstructionsThe application deadline is April 30, 2019. Selected candidates will be contacted soon after.
Application requirements:
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Contact information for at least three professional letters of recommendation
3. Summary of the applicant’s doctoral research (1 page)
4. Proposed research at CMS (1 page)
5. Supplemental information online form which includes identification of potential UNCW mentors
Please complete and upload the Postdoctoral application form in the “Other” section of documents required.
Months Per Year 12 Months Position Type Time-limited Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions 06/30/2021 Job Posting Date 03/29/2019 Priority Consideration Date 04/30/2019 Priority Consideration InformationPriority consideration will be given to applications received by the Priority Date; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Address application documents to Applicant Documents Required Documents- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vita
- List of 3 Professional References
- Research Summary
- Other
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please give a synopsis of your proposed research at CMS.
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- * Please tell us where you learned about this postdoctoral opportunity (UNCW website, Science, Nature, EOS, aslo.org, biospace.com, chemjobs.org, college website, web search, other):
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Organization
Our Mission
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its superb faculty and staff and consistently recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
UNCW, a public institution with nearly 16,000 students, offers an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and graduate levels as well as doctoral programs in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology. UNCW also offers a number of distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated R.N.-to-B.S.N. program and an Executive MBA program, taught exclusively online and specifically structured for working professionals. The university operates extension sites in several regional counties.
UNCW is recognized nationally as a military-friendly university and works closely with Coastal Carolina Community College, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River to offer programs designed for military personnel and their families. UNCW is committed to providing resources to military-affiliated students transitioning into the university. The Office of Military Affairs coordinates a comprehensive program of support services for military-affiliated students and advocates for student veterans, active-duty personnel and dependents.
The university takes a leadership role in the long-term growth of the region. UNCW actively supports economic development through advanced biotech research at its CREST Research Park and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which works to identify and nurture high-growth, low-impact companies in southeastern North Carolina.
Learn more about UNCW at www.uncw.edu.
Student Profile 
Total enrollment 15,740
*2016 fall semester reporting as of October 2016
Undergraduate 13,914
Graduate 1,826
UNCW is dedicated to offering a community rich in diversity and inclusion, global perspectives and enriching the quality of life through scholarly community engagement. The university has formed numerous partnerships that provide students with internships, volunteer opportunities and research experiences.
As a long-time member of the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and recipient of the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, UNCW is deeply committed to civic engagement. The university offers service-learning courses and philanthropic opportunities to faculty, staff and students.
Faculty Profile 
UNCW employs 1,041 faculty (2016 fall semester reporting as of October 2016) in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the Cameron School of Business, the Center for Marine Science, the Graduate School, Randall Library and the Watson College of Education. A majority of faculty hold doctoral or other terminal degrees.
Learn more at www.uncw.edu/oira/data.html.
UNCW Earns Top Rankings
The Princeton Review
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a featured school on The Princeton Review’s list of “Best Southeastern Colleges 2017.”
U.S. News & World Report
UNCW has consistently had a prominent presence on the U.S. News list. The university is ranked 6th among public universities and 16th overall in the publication’s list of “Best Regional Universities in the South for 2017.”
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
UNCW has been named a “Best College Value for 2017” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, ranking in the top 100 public universities.
Fiske Guide to Colleges
UNCW was selected for inclusion in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2017, which highlights the nation’s “best and most interesting” colleges and universities.
Military Times
UNCW ranks 58th on a national list of “Best for Vets: Colleges 2017” by Military Times, an independent publication for members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Among North Carolina colleges and universities, UNCW placed 3rd amid veteran-friendly colleges and universities.
More information is available at www.uncw.edu/rankings.
Diversity and Inclusion
In the pursuit of excellence, the University of North Carolina Wilmington actively fosters, encourages and promotes inclusiveness, mutual respect, acceptance and open-mindedness among students, faculty, staff and the broader community. Diversity is an educational benefit that enhances the academic experience and fosters a free exchange of ideas from multiple perspectives.
UNCW has been recognized for impressive gains in graduation rates nationally among four-year public universities from The Education Trust, having significantly improved six-year graduation rates among underrepresented minorities and reduced the gap between white and minority students over the past decade. That progress occurred even as average graduation rates improved for all students.
More information on our university-wide diversity efforts and support can be found at www.uncw.edu/diversity.
Employment
UNCW is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sex (such as marital status or pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status or relationship to other university constituents, except where sex, age or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for state-funded employee benefit programs.
For more information, visit www.uncw.edu/hr.
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