Fish Occupancy and Population Modeling-Post Doctoral Researcher

Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Deadline: 30 Jun 2023

Agency
Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Location
flexible
Job Category
Post Doctoral Appointments
Salary
DOE
Last Date to Apply
06/30/2023
Description
*Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. The Freshwater Community Ecology Lab is seeking a post-doctoral research associate to investigate drivers of fish distributions and population dynamics. The successful candidate will work closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to identify drivers of rare and endemic native darter occupancy and abundance in the Ouachita Highlands using one of the USFWS longest running (25 years) aquatic monitoring datasets. The project will integrate multiple data types and modeling approaches to link long-term fish responses to environmental variability. Primary job tasks include writing, working with collaborators, data management and manipulation, and quantitative modeling. The Freshwater Community Ecology Lab and Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an environment where diversity of background and thought is accepted and encouraged. For more specific information about the projects, please contact lindsey.bruckerhoff@okstate.edu. To Apply: Interested applicants should send a CV, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to lindsey.bruckerhoff@okstate.edu with “darter post-doc” as the subject line. This project will be in close collaboration with US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, and Ohio State University. We can offer flexibility regarding the location of the position, including Columbus, OH, Stillwater, OK, or remote work.
Qualifications
We encourage all interested people to apply despite preconceived notions of their own experience as it relates to the project objectives. For example, we encourage those with diverse backgrounds in ecology, biology, mathematics, statistics, fisheries, wildlife biology, or other closely related disciplines to apply. Minimum Qualifications: • MS in ecology, fisheries, wildlife biology, conservation biology, applied mathematics, statistics, natural resources, or a closely related discipline • Highly motivated with a strong work ethic • Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills. • A valid US driver’s license (without restrictions) Desired Qualifications: • PhD in ecology, fisheries, wildlife biology, conservation biology, applied mathematics, statistics, natural resources, or a closely related discipline • Strong quantitative skills • Experience in occupancy modeling, demographic modeling, or related fields. • Experience working in aquatic systems
Contact Person
Lindsey Bruckerhoff
Contact eMail
lindsey.bruckerhoff@okstate.edu

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