Center Marine Science - Postdoctoral Scholar

Center for Marine Science - Postdoctoral Scholar

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please note, this is a postdoctoral position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Employees in postdoc positions are considered temporary positions (non‑permanent state employees) but do qualify for postdoctoral medical insurance and paid leave, unlike other temporary employees at the university. More information about postdoctoral employees can be found in the Postdoc Handbook.

To receive consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. For more info/ the applicant portal
. Applications must be submitted through the online application system by 11:59 pm EST of the posting close date to be considered.

Vacancy Number: PD-0027

Working Title:

Center for Marine Science - Postdoctoral Scholar

Location:

CMS Myrtle Grove

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Center for Marine Science invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars with the ability to research in one or more of the following Sciences departments and disciplines:

• Marine Biology
• Oceanography
• Marine Science
• Applied Coastal and Ocean Sciences
• Coastal and Wetland Studies
• Marine Physiology and Genetics
• Fisheries
• Aquaculture
• Marine Biotechnology
• Marine Policy and Education
• Marine and Atmospheric Chemistry
• Marine Geology

The primary responsibility of the postdoctoral scholar is to conduct research and, upon initial appointment, may provide oversight of research projects and personnel, project management, assistance in development and writing of proposals and manuscripts, data acquisition, higher‑level interpretation of computational results and comprehensive data analysis. These activities may be carried out in both field and laboratory settings. Postdoctoral scholars will interact with a variety of academic departments, units within Business Affairs and Academic Affairs and other UNCW departments as needed for project management.

The UNCW postdoctoral scholar will:

• Have a primary faculty mentor.
• Develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP) in coordination with their faculty mentor.
• Participate in professional development programming offered through the University.

Postdoctoral appointments are term‑limited based on the availability of funding. Postdoctoral scholars are typically assigned 12‑month full‑time appointments for a 1‑2 year term appointment not to exceed a total of five years.

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in one of the science fields listed above and conferred before the appointment start date, but no more than five (5) years prior to the appointment start date.
• Exceptions to the 5‑year degree requirement may be waived in exceptional circumstances.

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Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate educational credential requirements for the postdoctoral position based on official transcripts and other documentation as required. If the candidate(s) will teach during their appointment, then additional teaching credentials are required. UNC Wilmington participates in E‑Verify.

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