Research, Academic Inclusion, and Scientific Engagement (RAISE) Post-Doctoral, VIMS and Batten School
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), and William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal and Marine Sciences (Batten School) is seeking applicants for our Research, Academic Inclusion, and Scientific Engagement (RAISE) Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program. The overarching goal of this program is to create and train the next generation of leading academic faculty. RAISE postdoctoral fellows will receive training in the research, teaching, and governance competencies needed to succeed in tenure-track academic faculty positions. Emphasis is placed on capacity building in academia, with recognition that successfully tackling current marine science challenges requires inclusion of scientists with a diversity of voices, perspectives, and experiences; therefore, we strongly encourage applications from individuals underrepresented in the field of marine science and in higher education. Appointed fellows will be mentored by a faculty member at VIMS/Batten School and together they will work in an area of mutual interest. Current research interests of VIMS/Batten School faculty span a broad range of topics in marine science, which can be explored via the VIMS/Batten School Faculty Directory. In addition to research, fellows will be expected to engage in professional development activities as part of the program.
Applicants are required to have a PhD with no more than 4 years since conferral of their degree. A degree in marine science is not required, as we are interested in recruiting individuals outside the field that have research interests and experience that are transferable to marine science. Applicants must have independent research experience, with a high level of scholarship through peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring, leadership, and governance, as well as grant management experience, is preferred but not required. Appointed fellows will be employees of William & Mary and fellowships are expected to span 2 years, with an annual starting salary of $70,000. The RAISE Fellowship is eligible for employee benefits and leave as outlined in William & Mary’s Faculty & Professional plans.
Start date is negotiable, but, ideally, fellows will begin in Summer or Fall of 2025.
- Posted: November 20, 2024
- Job Type: Post-doc
- Application deadline (expired): 12/02/2024
- Organization: William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS
- Qualifications: equired Education: Ph.D. at the time of appointment, with no more than 4 years since conferral of degree. Required Experience and Competencies: Demonstrated commitment to producing high-level scholarship. Research interests and experience that align with research areas studied by faculty at VIMS/Batten School or are transferable to those areas. Effective interpersonal communication skills (written and oral). Demonstrated experience working as part of a team. Demonstrated experience working independently. Lived experience and/or service that informs worldviews and/or perspectives that contribute to inclusion and diversity in the field of marine science and higher education. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Record of external funding to support research, and associated grant management activities. Experience providing or assisting with course instruction. Experience mentoring student research or conducting collaborative research with students.
- How to apply: Apply on website: https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/62848
- Location: Gloucester, VA
- Web address: https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/62848
Contact Information
Daniel Ogunyemi
daniel@vims.edu