Job Description

Description

The Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies (CICOES) seeks
applications for Postdoctoral Scholars with research interests in climate, oceanography,
and/or ecosystem science including management and policy. We anticipate offering two
to three Postdoctoral Scholar appointments. Postdocs are appointed at any one of the
CICOES consortium universities: University of Washington (UW), Oregon State
University (OSU), and University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and may be located at a
partner university or at one of our National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) sponsored laboratories: the Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), the
Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC), and/or the Pacific Marine Environmental
Laboratory (PMEL).

Appointments are based on the strength of the applicant’s research proposal, the fit to
CICOES’ research portfolio, and the composition of the mentoring team. Applicants are
expected to conduct research in at least one of CICOES’ nine research themes: climate
and ocean variability, change, and impacts; earth systems and processes;
environmental chemistry and ocean carbon; marine ecosystems; ocean and coastal
observations; environmental data science; aquaculture science; human dimensions in
marine systems; and polar studies. Applicant proposals must address research goals
that are relevant to both CICOES and at least one of the NOAA programs at AFSC,
NWFSC, or PMEL. In addition to their university-based mentor, the Postdoctoral
Scholar will conduct research in association with a CICOES and/or Federal scientistmentor located at AFSC, NWFSC, and/or PMEL. A central foundation of this program is to foster collaboration between CICOES partner Universities and NOAA Laboratories.

The impact of CICOES’s environmental research is felt by communities all over the
world, and a broad variety of perspectives and life experiences is essential to the
success of our research. We encourage candidates from groups historically and
currently underrepresented in these fields to apply. Please read our institutional
commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion at UW, UAF, and OSU at the end of this
ad.

Appointments are for 12 months, renewable for a second 12 months subject to approval
and availability of funding. A competitive salary, a small research/travel budget, and a
relocation stipend are included in the award. The salary range is between $65,508 and
$68,148 a year, depending on prior postdoctoral experience (which cannot exceed 3
years prior experience at the time of hire; see https://cicoes.uw.edu/about/staffresources/
human-resources/salary-information/ for more details).

Qualifications
A Postdoctoral Scholar is an academic appointment that requires evidence of a
conferred PhD in a CICOES relevant field by the appointment start date (approximately
September 2023). Candidates cannot exceed 5 years of Postdoctoral experience from
the start of their first Postdoctoral appointment to the end of the CICOES Postdoctoral
appointment.

Application Instructions
Applicants are asked to submit an electronic package via Interfolio at
https://apply.interfolio.com/118014 that contains:

• a cover letter specifying research interests, proposed project summary, academic
  and NOAA-affiliated mentors who have agreed to support the research, and a
  brief narrative describing connections between the proposed project, CICOES,
  PMEL, AFSC, and/or NWFSC. Cover letters may not exceed 2 pages using oneinch
  margins, single or greater line spacing, and ≥ 11 point font. Headers and
  footers may outside of the one-inch margins.
•  a current Curriculum Vitae with dates of education, appointments, experience,
  and publication list. Curriculum Vitae may not exceed 5 pages. One-inch
  margins, single or greater line spacing, and ≥ 11 point font must be used. Page
  numbers should be used. Page numbers, headers, and footers may be outside of
  the one-inch margins.
•  a research proposal describing objectives, methods, and expected outcomes
  during a two-year period. The proposal should be accessible to a general
  scientific audience while also addressing issues more suited to a specialist in the
  proposed area of study. It should address the relevance of the proposed
  research to CICOES research themes and to PMEL, AFSC, and/or NWFSC
  programs. Proposals should not exceed seven pages, using 1-inch margins
  (except for page numbers) and single or larger line spacing. One-inch margins,
  single or greater line spacing, and ≥ 11 point font must be used. Page numbers should be used. Page numbers, headers, and footers may be outside of the oneinch
  margins.
• one letter of support from a proposed academic mentor and one letter of support
  from a proposed mentor representing a NOAA program (a joint letter of support
  from both mentors is acceptable).
  In addition, three letters of support from professional references should be submitted
  within one week of the application due date. Letters should be emailed directly by the
  referee to Collen Marquist at CICOES at marquist@uw.edu with the name of the
  applicant in the subject line.

General Information for Applicants

Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Washington are represented by UAW 4121
and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria
apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations
website.

Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Alaska Fairbanks are not represented by a
union.

Postdoctoral Scholars at Oregon State University are represented by UAOSU and are
subject to the collective bargaining agreement unless agreed exclusion criteria
apply. For more information, please visit the Oregon State University Labor Relations
website.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statements

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy,
genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran
status.

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty,
librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW
Diversity Blueprint. Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in
research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as
important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
and educational institution. UAF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a
protected veteran, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or
related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political
affiliation or belief, genetic information, or other legally protected status. The University'scommitment to nondiscrimination, including against sex discrimination, applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment. Contact
information, applicable laws, and complaint procedures are included on UA's statement of
nondiscrimination.

Oregon State University commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity
and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer,
and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented
racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community
members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a
diverse and inclusive community.

Applications are due in Interfolio by January 17, 2023, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Letters of support from references are due by January 24, 2023.

For questions, please contact Collen Marquist, CICOES

Administrative Specialist: marquist@uw.edu; 206-330-6740 or 206-685-6548.

Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to
this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials,
including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy,
genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran
status.

Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found
at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely
employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not
eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty,
librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW
Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally,
the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or
service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to afaculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities
(https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Applicants and University Personnel to learn how your demographic data are protected,
when the data may be used, and your rights.

Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability
Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel must
be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UWapproved
medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any
offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please
visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.

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