Postdoctoral Scientist - Record Lab

  • Postdoctoral Scientist

  • OVERVIEW

    Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is seeking a qualified and motivated individual for a Postdoctoral Scientist position in the research group of Dr. Nick Record. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a modeling process established for a project related to right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) distribution models for the coastal Gulf of Maine. They will take on modeling research to help answer research questions related to an NSF-funded project. This position comes with a salary of $68,250 along with a generous benefit package.

     

    This position has funding for six-eight months only

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES 

    • Lead a modeling component of an NSF project, including building and running models, guiding research questions, and leading publication of results.
    • Building and running models, as well as editing and running previously developed code as necessary.
    • Working with the broader team, including communication of results and collaboration with other scientists.

     

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    (education, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience)

    • PhD in oceanography, ecological modeling, computational environmental science or similar
    • Experience in species distribution modeling for large, mobile marine animals
    • Experience working with oceanographic and species observation data in the Gulf of Maine
    • Strong quantitative and programming skills
    • Experience working with large, diverse datasets and/or geospatial model output
    • Ability to design, document, and execute computational workflows for data manipulation, analysis and interpretation
    • Strong interest in team-based interdisciplinary science and application of science to management questions

    APPLY

    For full consideration please submit a cover letter, CV, and three professional references by April 17, 2026

    Individuals seeking more information about this position or needing to request an accommodation, please contact jobs@bigelow.org or (207) 315-2567, ext. 119.

     

    WORKING AT BIGELOW LABORATORY

    Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences strives to maintain an environment that allows our employees to flourish through respectful, inclusive, and equitable treatment of others. We believe there is power in embracing the full diversity of humanity to advance science and are committed to supporting each other as individuals worthy of respect. Bigelow Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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  • Applicants should submit the following documents in a single, assembled PDF file:

    • A one-page cover letter describing interest in the position
    • A detailed curriculum vitae or resume
    • Contact information for three references
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