COPAS Sur-Austral seeks postdoctoral investigators to join its oceanographic research program in Chilean Patagonia. COPAS Sur-Austral is a University of Concepción-based initiative of CONICYT for oceanographic research that contributes to the sustainable development of the coastal ocean. This full-time appointment will be available immediately, with a contract for at least 15 months. Salary will be up to par with CONICYT standards.
Selected candidates must have research experience (verifiable through their publication record) in one of these areas:
a) Hydrodynamic and/or biogeochemical modeling of coastal systems, preferably estuaries
b) Modeling of Carbon fluxes in coastal environments
Potential applicants are encouraged to communicate with Dr. Fabián Tapia (ftapiaj@udec.cl) at COPAS Sur-Austral for guidance on preparing their letter on intention based on the center's goals and resources.
Application requirements:
· Curriculum vitae
· Certificate of Degree
· Statement of interest and potential research at COPAS Sur-Austral (http://www.sur-austral.udec.cl)
· Name of two potential references
Closing date for applications: 31 December 2016. However, applications will be considered and reviewed on an on-going basis and therefore the post may be filled before the deadline.
Information and application:
Dr. Silvio Pantoja
Director COPAS Sur-Austral
spantoja@udec.cl
COPAS Sur-Austral welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status