Participate in professional development programming offered
through the University.
Appointment Description:
Postdoctoral appointments are term-limited based on the
availability of funding. Postdoctoral scholars are typically
assigned 12-month full-time appointments for a 1-2 year term
appointment not to exceed a total of five years.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in one of the science fields
listed above and conferred before the appointment start date but no
more than five (5) years prior to the appointment start date.
Exceptions to the 5-year degree requirement may be waived in
exceptional circumstances.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &
Experience:
Required Certifications or Licensure:
Dept/School:
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
UNCW's Center for Marine Science has a rich history that spans over
50 years. Coastal access helps us provide an enriching learning
environment for students, faculty and staff interested in the
marine sciences.
College: Center for Marine Science - 306 CollegeThe Center
for Marine Science at UNC Wilmington is dedicated to providing an
environment that fosters a multidisciplinary approach to questions
in basic and applied coastal and marine research. The mission of
the center is to support and promote coastal and marine science at
UNCW, including research, outreach and service, and teaching.This
includes a variety of fields such as oceanography, coastal and
wetland studies, estuarine science, marine physiology and genetics,
fisheries, aquaculture, marine biotechnology, marine policy and
education, and other aspects of marine biology, marine and
atmospheric chemistry, marine geology, environmental
studies/sciences, and physical oceanography.The center fosters
research programs of the highest quality and thereby enhances the
educational experience provided by The University of North Carolina
Wilmington for both undergraduate and graduate students in marine
science.
College/School Information:
The Center for Marine Science at UNC Wilmington is dedicated to
providing an environment that fosters a multidisciplinary approach
to questions in basic and applied coastal and marine research. The
mission of the center is to support and promote coastal and marine
science at UNCW, including research, outreach and service, and
teaching.This includes a variety of fields such as oceanography,
coastal and wetland studies, estuarine science, marine physiology
and genetics, fisheries, aquaculture, marine biotechnology, marine
policy and education, and other aspects of marine biology, marine
and atmospheric chemistry, marine geology, environmental
studies/sciences, and physical oceanography.The center fosters
research programs of the highest quality and thereby enhances the
educational experience provided by The University of North Carolina
Wilmington for both undergraduate and graduate students in marine
science.
University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal
university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,
research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class
faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level
for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful
academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical
thinking.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a
full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well
as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,
nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning
options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN
program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working
professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program
focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly
activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral
Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University)
by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher
Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since
1969.
Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender
background checks. Prior to the official appointment to the
university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to
demonstrate educational credential requirements for the
postdoctoral position based on official transcripts and other
documentation as required. If the candidate(s) will teach during
their appointment, then additional teaching credentials are
required. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law
requires all employers to verify the identity and employment
eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United
States.
Special Notes to Applicants:
Please note, this is a postdoctoral position. The length of the
assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of
continuation. Employees in postdoc positions are considered
temporary positions (non-permanent state employees) but do qualify
for postdoctoral medical insurance and paid leave, unlike other
temporary employees at the university. More information about
postdoctoral employees can be found in the Postdoc Handbook.To
receive consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the
entire application before you apply for this position. For more
info/to apply visit the
applicant portal.
Applications must be submitted through the online application
system by 11:59pm EST of the posting close date to be
considered.
Requested Job Posting Date: 08/05/2026
Posting Close Date: 06/30/2027
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9744291"">https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40331
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender
identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,
national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual
orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military
service member status, genetic information, or relationship to
other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability
represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or
where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility
criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
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