NOAA Nutrient Dynamics in the Oceans
NOAA studies nutrient cycles in oceans and coasts, focusing on human impacts, sediment exchange, long-term monitoring, and developing measurement methods.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: $58,000 base stipend + $2,000 travel allowance; $4,000 supplements for doctorates in Physical Oceanography or Ocean Chemistry; typical fellowship duration 2-3 years
Summary: Postdoctoral and senior researchers can pursue self-directed research on nutrient biogeochemical cycles in coastal and open ocean environments at NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens; relocation and health insurance benefits included; applicants must contact Research Adviser prior to applying.
Description
This fellowship opportunity is offered through the NRC Research Associateship Programs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically at the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) in Miami, FL. The focus is on nutrient dynamics in the oceans, with research centered on the biogeochemical cycles of key nutrient elements such as nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and silicon (Si) in both coastal and open ocean environments.
Key research areas include:
- Coupled biogeochemical cycles of nutrients with carbon and oxygen in open oceans.
- Sediment-water exchange processes of phosphorus in marine environments.
- Long-term monitoring of nutrient cycling in estuaries and bays.
- Effects of anthropogenic (land-source) nutrient discharge on coastal ecosystems.
- Development of methods and instruments to measure nanomolar nutrient levels in oligotrophic (nutrient-poor) waters.
This program aims to provide postdoctoral and senior researchers with the opportunity to conduct innovative, self-directed research aligned with NOAA’s mission, while gaining access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship.
