Assistant/Associate Professor (Marine Megafauna Physiologist) (0088120)

University of Hawaii System • Kaneohe, HI

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About The Position

The Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB), School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), University of Hawai'i at Manoa, seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor (F3/F4) with expertise in the physiology of marine megafauna (broadly defined). We seek a new colleague whose scholarship is centered on investigating the physiology of marine megafauna (e.g., mammals, reptiles, elasmobranchs). Of particular interest are responses to anthropogenic effects, including climate stressors, noise pollution, and overfishing, including strategies for conservation of at-risk species. The successful candidate should demonstrate expertise in studying physiology at various levels of organization from molecular to whole-organism physiology. Special consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate interdisciplinary thinking and whose research is directly relevant to marine resource conservation and management. HIMB seeks to build on its strong foundation in marine megafauna research. We anticipate opportunities for collaboration and shared resources with existing HIMB labs focused on marine mammals, fishes, and elasmobranchs. Furthermore, there are strong opportunities for collaborations with other units across campus, including Oceanography, the International Pacific Research Center (IPRC), Ocean and Resources Engineering (ORE), and the John A Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i Health and Stranding Lab, and with the Pacific Islands office of National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.

Requirements

• PhD from an accredited college or university in the fields of Biology, Physiology, Marine Biology, Marine Sciences, Biological Oceanography, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology or equivalent life sciences degree.
• At least one (1) year of postdoctoral experience or equivalent.
• At least five (5) years of experience related to marine megafauna and/or animal physiology.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with sound critical thinking and rigorous scientific methods that stand up to peer review.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate results to the science community through high quality peer-reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated ability of successfully securing extramural research funding.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate science to a wide range of audiences.
• Demonstrated professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
• Demonstrated ability or potential in graduate student mentorship and training.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate students with various backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including marine biologists, oceanographers, engineers, and/or community stakeholders and resource managers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analyses, mathematical modelling and/or visualization, including e.g. scripting in R, MATLAB, Python, or an equivalent programming language.
• Demonstrated expertise with physiological experiments of marine megafauna in controlled and/or field-based settings.
• Experience with community outreach, invited lectures, public speaking and/or media interviews.
• Demonstrated experience and/or interest in establishing long-term relationships with resource managers and Pacific Islander communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research into the physiological responses of marine megafauna to natural gradients and/or anthropogenic changes in the marine environment.
• Establish, maintain, and run a collaborative research group, including supervision of research assistants, technicians, postdoctoral scholars, and students.
• Secure extramural funding for research to include writing proposals for extramural support, managing extramural awards, and overseeing required reporting and compliance.
• Publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and present results at professional conferences and public meetings.
• Design and teach courses related to the field of specialty in support of marine biology or related degree programs.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and serve on graduate student thesis and dissertation committees.
• Provide academic service to the Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology, the Marine Biology Graduate Program, SOEST, and the University.
• Provide expertise and advice to state, federal, and international agencies and organizations on the conservation and management of marine megafauna.
• Demonstrate professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree