- Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to coordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.
- Develop and organize field surveys aimed at documenting corals and associated invertebrates in mesophotic habitats.
- Document, curate, and maintain appropriate databases of the specimens. This includes involvement in all stages of field work planning, organization, data and sample collection, processing and cataloging, laboratory and museum work.
- Utilize morphological and advanced molecular techniques (barcoding, UCE, genome skimming, etc.) to identify and analyze the genetic diversity of mesophotic coral species. This involves a deep focus in biogeography and possible population connectivity.
- Preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts for journals of high international standing.
- Contribute to stakeholder presentations and reports where appropriate.
- Actively collaborate with other post-doctoral researchers and participate in research on related aspects of the larger program with colleagues in partner institutions.
- Traveling to the field locations for sampling and for meetings and workshops as necessary.
Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science Biology - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - NYU Abu Dhabi
Description
Description
The Burt Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking a talented Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in a project focused on the identification of corals and other associated invertebrates in mesophotic habitats using a combination of morphological and molecular techniques. The selected candidate will take the lead in conducting a sampling survey in the Arabian Gulf, Sea of Oman and Indian Ocean. Given the region's intricate hydrography and climate regime, the project aims to document and identify corals specifically in mesophotic habitats, drawing comparisons with shallow waters. The successful applicant will collaborate with a larger team of researchers exploring various aspects of coral biology, for example investigating host-associated microbial assemblages and more.
The candidate will operate under the supervision ofProf. John Burt, head of the NYUADMarine Biology Lab, and will be affiliated with the Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (ACCESS), working with a growing team of Post-doctoral Researchers, Research Assistants, and Aquarists/Technicians who are collaboratively investigating the biology of the uniquely adapted corals and other reef fauna from the Arabian Gulf. In the interdisciplinary ACCESS research center, where Burt serves as co-PI, the candidate will collaborate closely with researchers across several NYUAD units including ACCESS, the Center for Genomics and Systems Biology (CGSB), the Water Research Center (WRC), and theCITIESCenter, thus integrating into a diverse and dynamic team with research spanning genomics and molecular biology to ecosystem-level ecology.
The position will be for two years and will begin in mid-2024 (between May – July, with some flexibility for the right candidate).
Principle Responsibilities: