美國南密西西比大學2023年招聘博士后（海洋分子生態學）

南密西西比大學（USM或Southern Miss）是一所公立研究型大學，其主要校園位于密西西比州的哈蒂斯堡。它獲得了南方高等學校協會的認可，可授予學士，碩士學位，專家和博士學位。

南密西西比大學（USM）被卡內基高等教育機構分類（頂級博士研究大學的杰出分類）公認是美國領先的研究機構之一。USM被列入“ R1：博士大學–“非常高的研究活動”類別，躋身于哈佛，麻省理工，斯坦福，約翰·霍普金斯等機構中。全美國只有130個機構被歸類為R1，這是大學研究活動的最高水平。

該大學成立于1910年3月30日，是一所雙重校園機構，其主要校園位于哈蒂斯堡（Hattiesburg），另一大校園位于長灘海灣公園（Gulf Park）。它還有五個教學和研究地點，包括約翰·斯丹尼斯太空中心和墨西哥灣沿岸研究實驗室（GCRL）。

USM運動隊最初稱為密西西比州南部人隊，1972年成為金鷹隊。學校成立后不久，由學生團體投票選擇了學校的顏色（黑色和金色）。盡管吉祥物，名字，習俗和校園發生了變化，但黑色和金色仍然保持不變。 USM在美國大學體育協會（NCAA）的I級級別提供16個體育項目。

南密西西比大學開設了國際教育中心，每年該校有大批留學生出國深造。在所有專業中，尤其著名的是英國研究專業，每年夏天學校都要輸送200多名學生到英國倫敦學習、生活。南密西西比大學由該校的校長和密西西比州立高等教育機構基金委員會共同管理。南密西西比大學下設文學藝術學院、商學院、教育與心理學學院、衛生學院和科學技術學院。

Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Molecular Ecology

University of Southern Mississippi

Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Molecular Ecology

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Molecular Ecology.

Position Details

Location Gulf Coast Research Laboratory

703 East Beach Drive Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564 United States Division Coastal Sciences Position Type Staff Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded Yes Salary Range 55,620.00 - 55,620.00 Posting Close Date Open until filled

Job Summary The Hamdan Lab at the University of Southern Mississippi seeks a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to support a 3-year project funded by NOAA's Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute. This project will contribute to multidisciplinary investigation of benthic microbial communities in the Gulf of Mexico. Project work will contribute to characterizing the seafloor in areas potentially inured by the Deepwater Horizon spill. The study investigates sediment microbiomes using culture-independent techniques to investigate community composition, alpha and beta diversity and metabolic potential. These data will contribute to monitoring ecosystem state and trajectory in sediment. The position will oversee the day-to-day management of this research project, in consultation with the principal investigator, and lead research efforts in collaboration with external scientists coordinating analysis of geochemical and macrofaunal data sets. Data management, laboratory analyses, data synthesis, publication of results in peer-reviewed journals and management of a project budget will be carried out as part of this position. Individuals with experience with microbiology and biogeochemistry, with specific knowledge and molecular biological techniques (DNA extraction, amplification, sequencing) are encouraged to apply. Experience and proficiency in bioinformatics and statistical analysis are desired. All applications must be submitted through the USM career site. Please contact Leila Hamdan (Leila.hamdan@usm.edu) with specific questions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Develop experimental design and analyses to study potentially oil-impacted sediment microbiomes and metagenomes to characterize bacterial, archaeal, and fungal communities.

Develop expertise in deep-sea sediment microbial communities and contribute new knowledge and ideas to this area of research.

Develop and apply bioinformatics tools and approaches to identify communities, relevant taxa and associations. Learn and apply machine learning tools to datasets generated during the study.

Participate in planning and executing field work on board USM's Research Vessel Point Sur, and other oceanographic research vessels during 2 -4 week field campaigns.

Contribute to written and oral communication, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, blog posts, outreach through social media, and the public.

Archives data and maintains databases, and contributes to budget management.

Participate in student mentoring.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in coastal or marine sciences, microbiology, geomicrobiology, biogeochemistry or similar field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Proficiency in laboratory practice, experimental design, laboratory safety procedures

A high level of computer literacy

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability and interest in communicating with diverse groups

Ability to write reports, correspondence, and peer-reviewed manuscripts

Ability and interest in contributing to outreach activities.

Ability to contribute to a positive work environment built on trust and transparency that values different perspectives and backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with analytical laboratory methods, experience with molecular biology methods, proficiency in bioinformatics and statistical analysis.

About The University of Southern Mississippi The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www. usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.

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