Job Details

Job Requisition:
JR101118 RAISE Postdoctoral Fellowship (Open)

Job Posting Title:
RAISE Postdoctoral Fellowship

Department:
CC00811 VIMS1 | DEAN | Diversity

Job Family:
Faculty - Postdoctoral Research Associate (12 months)

Worker Sub-Type:
Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:
Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Primary Job Posting Location:
Posting Location - VIMS Gloucester

Job Description Summary:
The Batten School & VIMS are global leaders in coastal resilience with a three-part mission to conduct research in coastal and marine sciences, educate students, and provide advisory service to policymakers, industry, and the public. Chartered in 1940, VIMS is currently among the largest marine science research and education centers in the United States. The Batten School is W&M's school of coastal and marine sciences, newly named with a $100M gift. It offers outstanding education and research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, including a new BS degree program (underpinned by full tuition support for all undergraduates through a recent $50M scholarship gift), research-focused MS and PhD degrees, and a professional master's (MA) degree.

Job Description:

William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS are seeking applicants for our 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 the Batten School & VIMS and together they will work in an area of mutual interest. Current research interests of the Batten School & VIMS faculty span a broad range of topics in marine science, which can be explored via the Faculty Directory

*Applicants must indicate the Batten School & VIMS faculty member(s) they intend to work with in either their cover letter and/or research statement. It is strongly encouraged that applicants contact the faculty member(s) prior to submitting their application to ensure research alignment and capacity* 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 3 years from conferral of their degree to application submission date. 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. The RAISE Fellowship is eligible for employee benefits and leave as outlined in William & Mary's Faculty & Professional plans - . Appointed fellows will be employees of William & Mary and fellowships are expected to span 2 years. Start date is negotiable. However, fellows will ideally begin in Fall 2026 or early Spring 2027.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. at the time of appointment, with no more than 3 years between degree conferral and application submission.
• Demonstrated commitment to producing high-level scholarship.
• Research interests and experience that align with research areas studied by faculty at Batten School & VIMS or are transferable to those areas.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to generate and conduct excellent scientific research.
• Lived experience and/or service that informs worldviews and/or perspectives that contribute to inclusive excellence in marine science and higher education; demonstrated ability to influence William & Mary's value of belonging

Applications must include 1) a cover letter, 2) a CV, and 3) a research statement (no more than 4 pages including references) that outlines previous research and includes additional information regarding how research interests and future plans align with the faculty member at VIMS. *Applicants must indicate the Batten School & VIMS faculty member(s) they intend to work with in their cover letter and/or research statement. It is strongly encouraged that applicants contact the faculty member(s) prior to submitting their application to ensure research alignment and capacity*

Preferred Qualifications:

• Records 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.

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a restricted specified term appointment that is contingent upon funding availability.
• Fellowship is expected to last two years.

Review Date 1-16-26

Salary: $70,000

Additional Job Description:

Job Profile:
JP0518 - Postdoctoral Research Associate (12 months) - Exempt - Salary - S99

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade:
S99

Recruiting Start Date:
2025-11-12

Review Date:
2026-01-16

Position Restrictions:

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Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.