Summary
The School of Earth Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a Post Doctoral Scholar position focused on studying the impacts of climate change on corals, coral resilience, and technologies for coral restoration.
Post Doctoral Scholar position focused on studying the impacts of climate change on corals, The Ohio State University, US
Designation
Post Doctoral Scholar
Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Arts and Sciences |
| Position Type | Term (Fixed Term) |
| Scheduled Hours | 40 hours/week |
| Shift | First Shift |
| Location | Mendenhall Laboratory, Columbus Campus |
| Application Closing Date | April 27, 2026 |
Research Area
- Climate change impacts on coral ecosystems.
- Underlying drivers of coral resilience
- Technologies for enhancing coral restoration success
Eligibility/Qualification
- Required:
- PhD in Biology, Earth Science, Marine Science, or a related field by the time of hire.
- Strong background in coral physiology, isotope biogeochemistry, image analysis, univariate and multivariate statistics.
- Advanced scuba training (minimum Advanced and Rescue Diver).
- Desired:
- Record of first-authored publications and grant funding.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience with laboratory and field equipment relevant to the research.
Job Description
The candidate will be involved in:
- Conducting laboratory and underwater fieldwork.
- Leading fieldwork projects.
- Preparing and submitting two manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals annually.
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
- Presenting research at scientific conferences.
- Participating in career development workshops.
Work may include field trips to locations such as Florida, Saudi Arabia, or Hawaii for up to four weeks twice a year and travel to a scientific conference.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter (1-2 pages): Explain interest in the position and how your training has prepared you.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): An overview of your scholarly experience.
- Research Statement (max 2 pages): Summarize past research accomplishments and propose future research interests.
- Three letters of reference (to be submitted within 48 to 72 hours after application).
Applications can be submitted via the Careers at Ohio State website.
Last Date for Apply
April 27, 2026
