"Postdoctoral Associate"

Job Description

The position will begin in early 2025. The successful candidate will join a funded research project focused on improving the understanding of seabird bycatch, particularly Great Shearwaters (Ardenna gravis) and Northern Gannets (Morus bassanus), in commercial fisheries in the Northeastern U.S. and Atlantic Canada. The candidate will collaborate with partners to identify and promote the voluntary adoption of effective bycatch reduction strategies in targeted fisheries. There will also be opportunities to contribute to writing research proposals and mentoring graduate students.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in fisheries, biology/ecology, statistics, or related fields. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in R, Python, or MATLAB
• Familiarity with spatiotemporal analytical approaches and software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ecological modeling, population dynamics, or fisheries management
• Familiarity with species distribution models, catch rate standardization, stock assessment models, and statistical modeling in both frequentist and Bayesian frameworks
• A solid track record of publications

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensuate with experience

Review Date

2/19/25

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.