Job Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Research area: Fisheries Science & Marine Science
Department: Fish and Wildlife Conservation
University: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Job Description:
The position will begin in Feb 2025 with a pay range starting from $60,000
annually. The successful candidate will join a funded research project focused
on improving the understanding of seabird bycatch, particularly Great
Shearwaters (Ardenna gravis) and Northern Gannets (Morus bassanus), in
commercial fisheries in the Northeastern U.S. and Atlantic Canada. The
candidate will collaborate with partners to identify and promote the voluntary
adoption of effective bycatch reduction strategies in targeted fisheries. There
will also be opportunities to contribute to writing research proposals and
mentoring graduate students.
Requirements:
· Ph.D. in fisheries, biology/ecology, statistics, or related fields
· Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively
· Strong oral and written communication skills
· Proficiency in R, Python, or MATLAB
· Familiarity with spatiotemporal analytical approaches and software
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience in ecological modeling, population dynamics, or fisheries
management
· Familiarity with species distribution models, catch rate
standardization, stock assessment models, and statistical modeling in both
frequentist and Bayesian frameworks
· A solid track record of publications
How to apply? Please submit application materials, including your CV, a
personal statement, and the names and contact information of three references,
via the job application link here
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Closing Date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found. Review begins Feb 19,
2025.
Contact information
Yan Jiao, Ph.D.
Professor of Fisheries Population Dynamics
Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Virginia Tech
Phone: (540)-2315749
Fax: (540)-2317580
Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
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