The Geology & GeophysicsDepartment at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) invites qualied candidates to apply for a tenure-track scientic-sta position with primary expertise in understanding processes related to mass, heat and/or biogeochemical exchange between the seafloor and ocean. Candidates interests may span a wide range of seafloor settings, including across active and passive plate boundaries. Candidates should have experience and/or strong interest in active sea-going research programs, including the use of deep submergence vehicles and related technologies.

The Geology and Geophysics department at WHOI has an international reputation for innovative use and development of deep submergence technologies. The successful candidate will be expected to establish collaborations and scientific research programs that take advantage of the National Deep Submergence Facility at WHOI and other related technology and facilities. Additionally, opportunities for interdisciplinary research exist and collaborations are encouraged with colleagues in the other science de p artments, centers, and labs , as well as with researchers in the broader Woods Hole scientic community, including other institutions focused on marine research.

Success of WHOI's scientic sta is underpinned by an extensive mentoring network. Mentorship and training will be available to bolster the development of sea-going activities using deep submergence vehicles and technology for any new hire who has interest but lacks experience in such activities.

WHOIs Scientic Sta are expected to provide for their salaries from grants and contracts. The Institution provides internal funding opportunities for developing innovative research projects and salary support when no other funding is available. Candidates hired at the pre-tenure level will receive an initial appointment for four years.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree and a record of scholarly publications commensurate with their career stage. Scientic Sta members are expected to develop independent, externally-funded, and internationally-recognized research programs. They also have the option of advising graduate students and teaching courses through the MIT/WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography/Applied Ocean Science and Engineering.

The Institution is located on Cape Cod in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, a world-renowned center of excellence in marine, biomedical, and environmental science, with proximity to the research hubs of Boston, MA and Providence, RI. WHOIs mission aims to advance our understanding of the ocean and its interaction with the Earth system, and to communicate this understanding for the benet of society. WHOI is the largest private, non-prot oceanographic institution in the world, with sta, postdocs and graduate students numbering approximately 1,000. Together with an additional ~500 aliates associated with the scientic endeavors of the Institution, WHOI is home to a vibrant international community and has a strong support system for foreign nationals.

Diversit y, equity, and inclusion are integral to WHOIs academic excellence and leadership in the global scientic community. WHOI stands committed to a sustained Institution-wide eort to advance inclusion and belonging throughout all levels of the Institution. We strive for a diverse and inclusive workforce, and particularly encourage women, minorities, veterans, those with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups to apply. All qualied applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

WHOI oers a comprehensive benet package that includes medical and dental plans, a generous employer contribution retirement plan, disability and life insurance, a child care subsidy program, vacation time, ten paid holidays, exible scheduling and work arrangements, and family illness days. WHOI also provides dual career services for assisting spouses or partners. We have a dedicated team who will work with applicants to identify and explore available options within WHOI, the broader community, including the research hubs of Boston and Providence.

Please visit h tt p:/ / careers.whoi.edu and respond to Job ID 2021-1387. Applicants should upload to the appropriate application fields a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), three-page research statement, names of four references, copies of up to three relevant publications, and an up to one-page statement that speaks to past and/or potential contributions to and experience with diversity, equity and inclusion.

Review of applications will begin on March 1 ^st 2021.

Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be discussed during the interview process.