The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science (EOAS) at Florida State University (FSU) invites applications for a Marine Phytoplankton Ecologist to fill a nine-month tenure earning appointment at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2025. The ideal applicant will take an inter-disciplinary and hypothesis-driven approach to understanding phytoplankton ecology and primary production across scales. Appointees are expected to develop and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program in their specialty area, teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate level, and contribute to service at EOAS. The selected candidate will participate in both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the department.

Qualifications: PhD or highest-level terminal degree from an accredited institution in Oceanography, Marine Biology, or closely related field.

Preferred: Ph.D. in Marine Biology with focus on phytoplankton ecology. Topics of interest may include phytoplankton ecology, ecophysiology, evolution and comparative genomics; primary production dynamics; phytoplankton and mixotroph roles in carbon and nutrient cycles, phytoplankton responses to climate change, ocean acidification and eutrophication; harmful algal blooms; physical-biological interactions; remote sensing and modeling of phytoplankton.

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. Applicants should submit to job opening # 58752. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita. Applicants must submit: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and statements on research and teaching interests.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

 Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at FSU and the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science. Excellence can only be fully realized when we share our commitment to these values.

FSU is An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

Oceanography Faculty Search
Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science
Florida State University
1011 Academic Way
Tallahassee, FL 32306

Inquiries may be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Prof. Markus Huettel (mhuettel@fsu.edu). Other search committee members are Prof. Mike Stukel (mstukel@fsu.edu), Prof. Olivia Mason (omason@fsu.edu) and Prof. Yang Wang (ywang4@fsu.edu).

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This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.