What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Associate / Senior Postdoctoral Associate position at Stony Brook University?
The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for the Postdoctoral Associate/Senior Postdoctoral position. The title/rank will be contingent upon the selected candidate's skills and experience in their area of expertise.
Postdoctoral Associate
Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume):
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent). Experience working with ecological and oceanographic data.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in oceanography, quantitative ecology, computer science, advanced statistics, fisheries science or a related field. Experience using advanced statistics.Excellence in the field as demonstrated by relevant publications. Strong written communication skills as demonstrated by prior peer-reviewed publications.
Brief Description Of Duties:
The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct research in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences under the supervision of Principal Investigator, Dr. Lesley Thorne . The selected candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team of biological and physical oceanographers at Stony Brook University. We seek an enthusiastic and quantitative researcher to develop indicators to help assess the health of the New York Bight pelagic ecosystem and understand the ecology of the broader Northwest Atlantic. Successful candidates will have strong written and oral communication skills, as evidenced through peer-reviewed scientific publications and presentations to a variety of audiences.
Postdoctoral Associate Duties Will Include:
Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume):
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent). Three (3) years of full-time related research experience. Experience working with ecological and oceanographic data.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in oceanography, quantitative ecology, computer science, advanced statistics, fisheries science or a related field. Experience using advanced statistics.Excellence in the field as demonstrated by relevant publications. Strong written communication skills as demonstrated by prior peer-reviewed publications.
Brief Description Of Duties (Senior Postdoctoral Associate):
The Senior Postdoctoral Associate will conduct research in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences under the supervision of Principal Investigator, Dr. Lesley Thorne , working on highly complex, and technically broad challenges and problems developing indicators to assess the health of the New York Bight pelagic ecosystem and to further understand the ecology of the broader Northwest Atlantic. Successful candidates will have strong written and oral communication skills, as evidenced through peer-reviewed scientific publications and presentations to a variety of audiences.
Senior Postdoctoral Associate Duties Will Include:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
Visit The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to learn more about our postdoctoral community.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA .
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here .
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
Official Job Title
Postdoctoral Associate
Job Field
Post Doctoral
Primary Location
US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area
School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Mar 24, 2025
Posting End Date
Apr 24, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Salary
$47,000-$70,000 (receive $3,400 location pay)
Appointment Type
Temporary
Salary Grade
SL1
SBU Area
Stony Brook University
Postdoctoral Associate
Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume):
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent). Experience working with ecological and oceanographic data.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in oceanography, quantitative ecology, computer science, advanced statistics, fisheries science or a related field. Experience using advanced statistics.Excellence in the field as demonstrated by relevant publications. Strong written communication skills as demonstrated by prior peer-reviewed publications.
Brief Description Of Duties:
The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct research in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences under the supervision of Principal Investigator, Dr. Lesley Thorne . The selected candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team of biological and physical oceanographers at Stony Brook University. We seek an enthusiastic and quantitative researcher to develop indicators to help assess the health of the New York Bight pelagic ecosystem and understand the ecology of the broader Northwest Atlantic. Successful candidates will have strong written and oral communication skills, as evidenced through peer-reviewed scientific publications and presentations to a variety of audiences.
Postdoctoral Associate Duties Will Include:
- Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, analyze data; assess and develop ocean indicators.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.
- Prepare reports and presentations for meetings with funders.
- Work collaboratively with project and lab members on project objectives; participate in lab meetings and training sessions.
- Present at scientific conferences.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume):
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent). Three (3) years of full-time related research experience. Experience working with ecological and oceanographic data.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in oceanography, quantitative ecology, computer science, advanced statistics, fisheries science or a related field. Experience using advanced statistics.Excellence in the field as demonstrated by relevant publications. Strong written communication skills as demonstrated by prior peer-reviewed publications.
Brief Description Of Duties (Senior Postdoctoral Associate):
The Senior Postdoctoral Associate will conduct research in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences under the supervision of Principal Investigator, Dr. Lesley Thorne , working on highly complex, and technically broad challenges and problems developing indicators to assess the health of the New York Bight pelagic ecosystem and to further understand the ecology of the broader Northwest Atlantic. Successful candidates will have strong written and oral communication skills, as evidenced through peer-reviewed scientific publications and presentations to a variety of audiences.
Senior Postdoctoral Associate Duties Will Include:
- Analyze data; assess and develop ocean indicators.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.
- Prepare reports and presentations for meetings with funders.
- Work collaboratively with project and lab members on project objectives; participate in lab meetings and training sessions.
- Present at scientific conferences.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
Visit The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to learn more about our postdoctoral community.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA .
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here .
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
Official Job Title
Postdoctoral Associate
Job Field
Post Doctoral
Primary Location
US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area
School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Mar 24, 2025
Posting End Date
Apr 24, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Salary
$47,000-$70,000 (receive $3,400 location pay)
Appointment Type
Temporary
Salary Grade
SL1
SBU Area
Stony Brook University
Salary : $47,000 - $70,000
