"Postdoctoral Research Associate I - Spawning Sonoran Suckers"

Postdoctoral Research Associate I - Spawning Sonoran Suckers

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Environmental Science, Ecology, and Forestry

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req23835

Department: Environmental Science-Res

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Environmental Science is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate I to develop procedures to induce ripening and spawning of captive Sonoran Sucker broodstock in captivity. This position will develop procedures to hatch eggs and rear fry to fingerling stage. They will also document the processes and present to project sponsors, Arizona Game and Fish and professional aquaculture community.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate multiple recirculating aquaculture systems in a greenhouse.
• Work with students to monitor and adjust water quality parameters in the RAS.
• Develop protocols to induce spawning and rearing of young fish.
• Maintain hatchery system for rotifers and Artemia.
• Document activities and contribute to preparation of reports to project sponsors.
• Contribute to manuscript for publication in professional journal as lead author.

Physical Requirements

Ability to swim.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in aquatic biology, fisheries or related field.
• Experience with reproductive biology of fish.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with maintaining live fish and reproducing them in captivity.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: NIH Salary Guidelines, Depends on Experience

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Expected End Date: 5/31/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Kevin Fitzsimmons

kevfitz@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter