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Ocean Career: USM Carbonate Chemistry or Biogeochemistry Assistant Professor

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Ocean Career: USM Carbonate Chemistry or Biogeochemistry Assistant Professor

Posted On November 14, 2023The Division of Coastal Sciences in the School of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites qualified applicants for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in Carbonate Chemistry or Biogeochemistry at the assistant level to begin in Fall 2024.Additional Information:

This position is part of a coordinated effort to expand research and teaching capabilities across USM’s School of Ocean Science and Engineering. The position will be located in Ocean Springs at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, a marine laboratory featuring comprehensive research programs in coastal and marine biological sciences.Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Potential areas of research include but are not limited to: ocean acidification; blue carbon; and effects of natural and anthropogenic stressors on the carbon cycle in coastal ecosystems. We are particularly interested in scientists bringing expertise in carbonate formation, dissolution, and transformation and understanding the impact of these processes on biogeochemical cycles in coastal ecosystems.The candidate will be expected to: (1) develop a strong, nationally recognized, and externally funded research program; (2) publish in peer-reviewed literature; (3) mentor graduate students; and (4) participate in graduate and undergraduate instruction in the Division of Coastal Sciences and School of Ocean Science and Engineering.Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in oceanography, marine chemistry, biogeochemistry, or a related field. The successful candidate will be required to pass a USM employment background check.Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include post-doctoral experience and a demonstrated record of scholarship, service, grant development, communication, and commitment to diversity.Salary packages will be nationally competitive and commensurate with experience.

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