eDNA Post-Doctoral Associate

Summary

Join OceanX, a nonprofit organization dedicated to unlocking the ocean's sustainable potential, as a Post-Doctoral Associate in marine eDNA and metagenomics. This two-year contract position, potentially renewable, involves laboratory work at sea on the research vessel OceanXplorer, including nucleic acid sequencing and genome assembly. You will also conduct data analysis remotely, in a New York City office, or at a collaborating laboratory. The role offers unique access to exploration opportunities and requires collaboration with international scientists. Successful candidates will develop, execute, and publish scientific work in leading journals. The position requires approximately 50% of working time aboard the vessel.

Requirements

• PhD in molecular biology and genomics
• Ability to work and thrive in an entrepreneurial, rapidly evolving environment, with significant ambiguity
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral communications
• Strong project management capabilities
• Proven track record of taking initiative, with the ability to multi-task, collaborate with various team members, and conduct oneself in a highly professional manner when working with both internal and external colleagues
• Determined, resourceful and practical
• An independent, self-starter, with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and strong work ethic
• Agility, with a track record of getting things done
• Organized, reliable, and meticulous
• Ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, anticipate needs, and maintain high quality work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Maintains high standards
• Highly collaborative
• General curiosity and passion for the Ocean
• Must be willing and able to live and work aboard the OceanXplorer for prolonged deployments at sea

Responsibilities

• Develop scientific projects within the field of environmental DNA in the marine environment in collaboration with the OceanX Science Program Director and Vice-Chair/Chief Science Officer
• Collect and analyze samples and data at-sea under scope of mission and projects as-developed with Science Program Director
• Utilize laboratory facilities and equipment on board the OceanXplorer, maintain an inventory of consumables required and/or used to execute project objectives
• Collaborate on board OceanXplorer with guest scientific teams and ship-based teams (ROV, Sub, Science) as-directed by the Science Program Officer to achieve project sampling goals and data requirements
• Develop, execute, and publish studies in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals in collaboration with the Science Program Director and Vice-Chair/Chief Science Officer

Benefits

Compensation for this role is in the range of USD $90,000–$100,000