"Postdoctoral ScholarGenetic Mark Recapture in Atlantic Bluefin Tuna"

Position Description

The Marine Population Genomics Lab at the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) invites applications for a full time Postdoctoral Scholar (PDRA) to develop genomic tools and protocols for large scale genetic mark recapture (GMR) programs in Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in the northwestern Atlantic. The project is a collaboration among Lorenz Hauser, Ray Hilborn (SAFS) and Steve and Chris Weiner of the Bluefin Collaborative, a group of commercial, charter, and recreational tuna fishermen and other stakeholders interested in combining innovative science and hands-on fishing experience to improve tuna management. Specifically, the successful candidate will re-sequence tuna genomes to improve estimates of stock structure, reduce the proportion of individuals that cannot be assigned to population, and develop a multiallelic marker panel for routine application in GMR. The project spans population genomics, fisheries ecology and management, as well as fundamental and applied science, and will receive input from a range of stakeholders (e.g. NOAA, ICCAT, DFO).

The PDRA will work within the Marine Ecology Research Lab, a large lab consisting of four faculty, two PDRAs, five PhD students, two Masters' students and a varying number of undergraduates. Depending on interest, there may be opportunities to become involved in other projects or to mentor graduate and undergraduate students. The PDRA will be expected to present results at conferences and in meetings with stakeholders, provide written and oral reports to collaborators, and to publish results in the peer-reviewed literature.

This is a full time, 24-month (2-year) position. University of Washington Postdoctoral Scholar appointments are for a temporary, defined period not to exceed five years/60 months, including any previous postdoctoral experience. We are therefore seeking applicants who will have no more than 3 years of postdoctoral scholar experience by the start of this appointment. Salary: The base salary range for this position will be $5,705 - 6,662 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or foreign equivalent in Biology, Molecular Genetics, Fisheries Science, Statistics or related disciplines
• Experience in basic laboratory techniques
• Thorough knowledge of population genetics/genomics
• Experience with the analysis of large-scale genomic data
• Demonstrated ability to summarize scientific findings in the form of written manuscripts and oral presentations

Desired Qualifications:

• Interest in collaborating with diverse groups, including bluefin industry organizations, ICCAT, NOAA, and University scientists
• Proficiency in statistics and data analysis
• Experience with the application of genomics in fisheries management and/or natural resource management
• Knowledge/interest in fisheries ecology, including mark recapture experiments.

Instructions

All applications should be submitted through Interfolio. To apply for this position, please include the following in your application:

• A cover letter
• A detailed CV, including bibliography
• Up to three published or unpublished manuscripts
• Contact details of three academic references

For any queries about this position, please reach out to Professor Lorenz Hauser at lhauser@uw.edu.

Complete applications received by Oct 31, 2025 will be given preferred consideration.

Desired start date: Jan 1, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.