PostDoc - Quantitative Fisheries Center

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Position Description: We seek a postdoctoral research associate to join the QFC and contribute to quantitative fisheries research including statistical and simulation modeling in collaboration with other Quantitative Fisheries Center (QFC) staff and our collaborators. Initially specific tasks will include: (1) conducting statistical modeling of sea lamprey marking data to evaluate patterns in marking related to host size, season, type of mark, host density, and other explanatory patterns; (2) assist in applying bioenergetics models to estimate consumption of major predators in Lake Huron; and (3) use of consumption estimates from task two as basis for evaluating food-web effects - this will involve literature review to put study in context and partly based on this identifying and applying appropriate modeling approaches. The QFC is a very collaborative environment and we expect the candidate to become engaged in a range of other QFC projects. The research associate will work with other QFC staff and collaborators to present research to agencies and at public and scientific meetings, and prepare manuscripts for publication and will assist QFC staff to develop materials for online courses.

Requirements: A PhD in Fisheries, Ecology, or related field is required. Other requirements include thorough knowledge of fish population and fishery dynamics, experience using standard fishery models, ability to use computer programming to develop fish population models and conduct complex statistical analyses, and familiarity with the general linear model, nonlinear regression, and bioenergetics models. The ideal candidate will have experience using R and AD Model builder for statistical modeling.

Applications: Applicants must apply for this position via the link at https://jobs.msu.edu using posting number 6589. Applications must include: a cover letter that describes interest and qualifications for the position, a CV that includes a statement of research interest, and contact information for at least three references.

Review of applications is now underway and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional questions related to this position may be directed to Dr. James Bence (bence@msu.edu) or Dr. Travis Brenden (brenden@msu.edu).