Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow

Location: Walla Walla, WA Open Date: Oct 01, 2026

Description

https://gerringerlab.com/ https://www.whitman.edu/ is hiring a postdoctoral fellow to study physiological adaptations to high hydrostatic pressures in deep-sea fishes. The lab group explores the physiology and ecology of deep-sea animals across scales, from molecular to organismal. On this project, https://www.whitman.edu/academics/majors-and-programs/biology/faculty-and-staff/mackenzie-gerringer and the Fellow will work together to understand how high pressures and cold temperatures have influenced the evolution of proteins and enzymes in the deep ocean.

The initial appointment will be for through July 2027, with opportunity for renewal following depending on the grant period. This is a 1.0 FTE position.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Study pressure adaptation in deep-sea fishes at the molecular level.
• Develop pedagogy skills by teaching guest lectures, mentoring two undergraduate students in research related to the project, and additional teaching opportunities based on the candidate's interests.
• Support data management on the project following lab and NSF guidelines.
• Have the opportunity to participate in a research expedition to collect deep-sea fishes from the Mediterranean Sea.
• Lead the writing of scientific manuscripts on the project for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biology, Marine Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics or related field
• Laboratory experience expressing and purifying proteins
• Interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students
• Enthusiasm for studying deep-sea adaptation and for contributing to a collaborative and inclusive working environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to collect and analyze small angle x-ray scattering (SAXS/Bio-SAXS) data

Salary:

$61,200

Application:

For full consideration, please apply by October 21st, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date until the position is filled.

To apply, go to https://apply.interfolio.com/194857. The online application will prompt you to submit the following required materials:

• Cover Letter (1-2 pages describing your interest in the position and how your experiences relate to the posted qualifications)
• A current CV
• Names and contact details for two or more professional references. References will be contacted only for those candidates who are invited to interview for the position.

The position start date is flexible between Nov. 1, 2026 and Feb. 1, 2027.

For any questions, please contact Mackenzie Gerringer via email at mailto:gerrinme@whitman.edu.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/194857

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment.

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