AOML’s nutrient group focuses on the biogeochemical cycles of nutrient elements (N, P, Si) in the coastal and open ocean environments. We are particularly interested in the anthropogenic input of nutrients to the coastal oceans and its effect on the coastal ecosystems. Current research includes (1) biogeochemical cycles of the nutrients as coupled with carbon and oxygen in the open oceans, (2) sediment-water exchange of phosphorus in marine environments, (3) long-term monitoring of nutrient cycling in estuaries and bays, (4) the effect of  land-source nutrient discharge on the coastal ecosystem, and (5) method and instrument development to measure nanomolar levels of nutrients in oligotrophic waters.

 

key words

Nutrient dynamics; Chemical oceanography; Biogeochemical cycles; Instrumentation;

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and non-U.S. citizens

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants

Additional Benefits

Relocation

Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.

Health insurance

A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.