Postdoctoral Research Associate (id:83489)
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School of Marine Sciences - OSMS
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Walpole ME
The University of Maine School of Marine Sciences seeks applicants for a 2-year postdoctoral research associate position with an extension possible, contingent on funding and successful performance. The Gulf of Maine is a region undergoing rapid warming due to the impacts of climate change. In response, coastal and marine fish stocks are shifting their range and phenology over spatial and temporal scales. To remain effective in measuring and tracking key population metrics, fisheries managers need to make adjustments to their survey designs that account for climate-related changes in distribution, growth, and production. To meet these needs, the aim of this project is to work collaboratively with the Maine Department of Marine Resources to conduct a review of the State’s marine resource monitoring and assessment programs and develop a suite of species and method-specific climate adaptation strategies and actions. The postdoc will work under the supervision of UMaine faculty member Dr. Michelle Staudinger. More information on Dr. Staudinger’s lab can be found at: https://umaine.edu/staudingerlab/ . Typical hiring salary for this soft-money funded position is $60,000.
Complete Job Description
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu .
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.
The Darling Marine Center is a proud part of the University of Maine, the state’s Land and Sea Grant University. Since its founding in 1965, the DMC has been an active center of marine research, education, outreach in Walpole. The DMC brings unique strengths and opportunities to UMaine by virtue of its waterfront facilities, resident expertise, and the surrounding community.
The DMC welcomes scientists and students from UMaine and around the world throughout the year to the campus in Walpole, Maine. Our location and facilities enable scientists and students to easily engage in field and laboratory studies of coastal and marine ecosystems. In addition to supporting university research and education, the DMC also actively engages with fishermen, aquaculture entrepreneurs, marine industry professionals, and community members through collaborative research, workforce development, and business incubation programs.
Required:
- A completed PhD in fisheries science, climate change, or climate adaptation science by date of hire or other related field that demonstrates a strong quantitative background.
- Knowledge of fisheries management and climate adaptation methodology and approaches
- Experience working with large datasets and spatial data to evaluate environmental and ecological questions.
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency in statistical modeling either through prior work experience, coursework, or training and use of programming languages such as R and Arc GIS
- Experience working collaboratively with natural resource managers on applied fisheries related questions and problems
- Strong oral and written communication skills demonstrated through publications in the peer-reviewed scientific literature, writing scientific reports, presentations to technical and nontechnical audiences
- Strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to travel to state-wide and regional in-person meetings as needed, normally requiring a valid driver’s license. Mileage is reimbursed at the current University rate
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Preferred:
- Prior training or experience in social-science and human dimensions.
Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references
You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: December 15, 2023
Interviews to begin no earlier than: January 2, 2024
Tentative start date: February 1, 2024
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Michelle Staudinger at [email protected] or 207-563-8304.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV