[Coral-List] Postdoc in coral biogeochemistry at Rutgers
Robert Sherrell
sherrell at marine.rutgers.edu
Thu Jun 2 09:10:29 EDT 2011
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> Postdoctoral Fellowship in Coral Biogeochemistry at Rutgers
> University. Postdoctoral Fellowship available at the Institute of
> Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers, the State University of New
> Jersey. We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to conduct
> independent and collaborative research related to the application of
> geochemical proxies, with an emphasis on boron isotopes in corals,
> for paleoceanographic research. Preferred fields of experience
> include: 1) Biomineralization controls on boron isotopes and other
> proxies of the seawater carbonate system in tropical corals, with an
> emphasis on controlled laboratory experiments; and 2) The
> reconstruction of sea surface paleo-pH from live and fossil coral
> records for testing their response to varying boundary conditions.
> We seek a scientist who is interested in a mechanistic understanding
> of the biological and geochemical controls on biomineralization,
> implications for the reliability of pH proxies and their
> interpretations in terms of seawater carbonate chemistry. The
> position is part of an interdisciplinary NSF-funded project to study
> ocean acidification effects on coral calcification. The successful
> candidate is expected to work pro-actively within a team of
> researchers (PIs include professors Yair Rosenthal, Rob Sherrell,
> Paul Falkowski and Oscar Schofield) primarily at Rutgers
> University. Our laboratories include two Sector Field-ICPMS
> instruments, Quadrupole-ICPMS, ICP-OES, laser ablation, access to
> light isotope MS and U/Th dating (at the Dept of Earth and Planetary
> Sciences). The boron isotope analysis will be carried out at NCK
> University in Taiwan in collaboration with Prof. Chen-Feng You.
>
> Candidates should have a PhD with experience in coral
> geochemistry or expertise in biomineralization research. The
> appointment is for one year, renewable up to three. Salary is
> commensurate with experience. Send a letter of interest, curriculum
> vitae and the names and addresses of three references, to Dr. Yair
> Rosenthal, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Rutgers The
> State University of New Jersey, 71 Dudley Rd., New Brunswick, NJ
> 08901-8521. Applying by email is encouraged: please send
> application to rosenthal at marine.rutgers.edu). For further
> information please contact Dr. Yair Rosenthal (rosenthal at marine.rutgers.edu
> ).
>
> Rutgers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Robert Sherrell
Professor
Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences and Department of Earth and
Planetary Sciences
Rutgers University
71 Dudley Road
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8521
732-932-6555 (x252)
Fax: 732-932-8578
sherrell at marine.rutgers.edu
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