MARINE SCIENTIST POSITION: The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) invites qualified applicants to apply for a Marine Scientist position. We are seeking candidates to establish an independent, field-based research program in marine ecology, evolution, physiology, molecular biology, conservation biology, coastal processes, nearshore oceanography, global change biology or biogeochemistry, with a preference for researchers with interest in tropical, nearshore ecosystems. STRI is headquartered in the Republic of Panam�, with marine laboratories accessing two oceans and research stations throughout the country. Our flagship marine facility on the Pacific, Naos Island, is currently undergoing a $25 million facility revitalization which will offer state-of-the-art laboratories and resources to facilitate marine research in the tropics. Access to a core multiuser molecular facility, biogeochemistry lab, and high-performance computing facilities are available. The successful candidate will join a vibrant scientific community of 30+ scientific staff and an international cohort of over 1200 visiting scholars each year, fostering collaboration and innovation. Candidates whose research spans multiple disciplines are welcomed. The successful candidate will have outstanding opportunities to develop an independent research program, form global collaborations, mentor multinational post-doctoral fellows, graduate students and interns. The new marine scientist will have valuable opportunities to collaborate with programs and colleagues at STRI and throughout the Smithsonian. The position is full-time, permanent, and federally funded, with 10-15% of time devoted to student engagement and instruction in STRI's field-based courses. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in marine science or related field, and show evidence of outstanding research potential, including publication record and extramural funding. The position is based in Panama and will be hired at the grade 13 OPM 2024 Pay Table (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2024/general-schedule/). Early-career candidates are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will receive allowances and differentials according to Department of State Standard Regulations (DSSR) and unique specific policies. Laboratory set-up and relocation expenses are negotiable, and direct support for research is provided on an annual basis based on budget availability. Interested candidates should submit the following to strisearch@si.edu: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments and interests, statement of teaching experience, and PDFs of three significant publications. These materials should be submitted as a single PDF file labeled LastName_FirstName.pdf. Applicants should also request letters from three references and send these to strisearch@si.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2026 and will remain open until the position is filled. For more information, please visit: http://www.stri.si.edu/. Regards, Albany James She/Her/Hers Recruiter | Panama Phone number +507 212-8184|Mobile: +507.6670-5469 http://www.stri.si.edu/ SmithsonianPanama Stri_panama TheSmithsonianPanama "James, Albany J." (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)