Postdoctoral Associate

About the Team

The Coral Reef Futures Lab, led by Principal Investigator Andrew Baker at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science, is a dynamic research environment dedicated to advancing coral biology and restoration. The lab operates an active research facility featuring a molecular ecology laboratory, indoor and outdoor propagation tanks, controlled spawning tanks, cryopreservation capabilities, and an algal symbiont culture collection. The team includes assistant scientists, postdoctoral researchers, PhD and Master's students, and a dedicated staff of full-time employees and volunteers.

Current research initiatives focus on scaling restoration outcomes through assisted gene flow, improving restoration pipelines using sexually derived recruits, deploying hybrid barrier reefs, and utilizing holobiome interventions to enhance coral resilience.

About the Role

We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our coral biology and restoration research program. This position is designed for a scientist eager to lead research on Caribbean coral reproduction, larval ecology, and early life history, with a specific emphasis on scaling propagation and outplanting outcomes. The role offers significant opportunities for scientific leadership, experimental design, and mentorship, bridging the gap between fundamental reproductive biology and applied restoration efforts.

In this role, you will help lead projects focused on coral spawning, fertilization, larval development, settlement, and post-settlement survival. You will contribute directly to broader restoration initiatives, potentially integrating new technologies such as hydrogels, bioprinting, and substrate enhancements. The position also involves mentoring undergraduate and Master's students conducting independent research and collaborating with multiple institutional partners to coordinate spawning activities and nursery-based research.

Hiring Process

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty, or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process. For guidance on applying for faculty or staff positions, please review the university's application tip sheet.

External Applicants: External candidates should apply through the standard University of Miami recruitment portal. The selection process typically involves a review of research experience and publications, followed by interviews with the Principal Investigator and lab team.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

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