Postdoctoral Scientist
Zooplankton and Fish at the Bermuda Atlantic Time-series Study
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (ASU BIOS) is a U.S. not-for-profit marine research and educational organization based in Bermuda. For over 120 years ASU BIOS has been committed to seeking and sharing fundamental knowledge of the oceans and complex environmental issues through exploration, hands-on programs, cutting-edge technology, and state-of-the-art research methods. ASU BIOS is part of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Lab at Arizona State University (ASU), whose focus is to design options to sustain global habitability and improve well-being for all humankind.
The Maas lab at the ASU Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist to participate in the BIOS-SCOPE project to explore the role of zooplankton and mesopelagic fish in the biological pump and microbial food webs in the Sargasso Sea. The successful applicant would be responsible for taking advantage of a wide array of imaging (distributional) datasets, access to ship time to conduct physiological experiments, and the analytical tools at ASU BIOS to detail the role of metazoans on DOC and POC fluxes in the region.
The position is part of a large and exciting collaboration with researchers from around the world who are leveraging the BATS time series, as well as cutting-edge technologies, to study the collective metabolism of the planktonic community and determine the mechanisms by which they play a vital role in governing global biogeochemical cycles. The post-doc will be integrated into the group lead by PIs Amy Maas and Leocadio Blanco-Bercial, whose focus is on eukaryotic plankton ecology, evolution, and biogeochemical cycling. This is a dynamic group with several federally-funded grants, six graduate students, three research assistants, two postdocs (one on site) and various undergraduate students.
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in biology, oceanography, or a closely related field.
- Basic knowledge of metazoan physiology, ocean biogeochemical cycling and plankton food web dynamics.
- Ability to participate in several short oceanographic cruises per year (from ASU BIOS).
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals related to the minimum qualifications.
Ability to pursue research independently.
The position is for 12 months, with a possibility of extension based on performance. Salary includes a generous benefits package. Due to the nature and obligations of the job, place of residence will be Bermuda. Ideally the postdoc would begin in Fall 2026. In addition to research training, ASU BIOS offers professional development and career training opportunities to ensure postdocs achieve the highest level of academic and research excellence. The postdoc will be encouraged to apply for independent funding as a principal or co-principal investigator.
To apply please submit electronically, a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, the contact details of two references, and a 2-page (Times New Roman 12, single spaced) statement of past research and future plans. The applicant package should be emailed to [email protected]; [email protected] and [email protected] (please reference the job title in the subject line of your email).
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with review starting April 30, 2026.
ASU BIOS is an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free workplace and excellent learning environment.