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August 20, 2025

**Job Description**
The Center for Marine Science invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars to conduct research in various science disciplines, including Marine Biology, Oceanography, Coastal Engineering, Marine Science, Applied Coastal and Ocean Sciences, Coastal and Wetland Studies, Estuarine Science, Marine Physiology and Genetics, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine Biotechnology, Marine Policy and Education, Marine and Atmospheric Chemistry, Marine Geology, and Environmental Sciences. UNCW postdoctoral scholars receive valuable training and research experience, contributing to the university’s research, scholarship, and teaching missions. Primary responsibilities involve conducting research, potentially overseeing projects and personnel, managing projects, assisting in proposal and manuscript development, data acquisition, and interpreting computational results and comprehensive data analysis, often in both field and laboratory settings.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in one of the science fields: Marine Biology, Oceanography, Coastal Engineering, Marine Science, Applied Coastal and Ocean Sciences, Coastal and Wetland Studies, Estuarine Science, Marine Physiology and Genetics, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine Biotechnology, Marine Policy and Education, Marine and Atmospheric Chemistry, Marine Geology, Environmental Sciences.
(Degree must be conferred before the appointment start date, but no more than five (5) years prior to the appointment start date; exceptions may be waived in exceptional circumstances.)

**Experience**
Other:
• Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks.
• Prior to official appointment, demonstrate educational credential requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation.
• Additional teaching credentials are required if teaching during appointment.
• UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify.

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Experience
Other: • Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. • Prior to official appointment, demonstrate educational credential requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation. • Additional teaching credentials are required if teaching during appointment. • UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify.
Work Level
Postdoc
Employment Type
Full-time, Research Job, Temporary
Salary
Benefits: Postdoctoral medical insurance and paid leave.
Valid Until
February 26, 2026
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: 1-5 years (typically 1-2 year initial term, 12-month appointments) Location Requirement: Campus-based at CMS Myrtle Grove
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Center for Marine Science
Supervisor Email
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University of North Carolina Wilmington
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