CINAR Postdoctoral Scholar Fellowship
Applicants must have completed a doctoral level degree (within the past 3 years) with interests in the above-mentioned theme areas.
The Cooperative Institute for the North Atlantic Region (CINAR) announces a competition for a Postdoctoral Scholar Fellowship at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). CINAR is a cooperative institute between NOAA and a consortium of academic partners. The mission of CINAR is to "conduct and coordinate cutting-edge research to enable informed decisions by NOAA for sustainable and beneficial management of the U.S. Northeast Atlantic shelf." The activities of CINAR are organized around five broad themes:
- Ecosystem Forecasting
- Ecosystem Monitoring
- Ecosystem Management
- Protection and Restoration of Resources
- Sustained Ocean Observations and Climate Research
The successful candidate is expected to choose a research project related to CINAR, to interact closely with NOAA-funded investigators at WHOI, to visit and interact with investigators at NOAA laboratories and to advance collaborations between WHOI and the broad range of NOAA research activities.
Completed applications must include:
- application form
- undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- CV or resume
- a minimum of three non-WHOI recommendations
- a brief synopsis of the applicant's doctoral dissertations
- a concise statement describing research interests and general career plans
Successful applicants will recieve a stipend of $56,000 per year for an 18-month appointment, plus a relocation allowance. All appointees are eligible for group health and dental insurance. In addition, limited support is available for travel expenses, equipment, supplies, and special services.