Postdoctoral Researcher: Quantitative Ecologist/Fisheries Scientist Marine Science Institute and Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, University of California Santa Barbara
Qualifications: We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in quantitative ecology and/or fishery science, with experience modeling open ocean ecosystems, ideally fisheries for pelagic species. A PhD is required and the degree must have been conferred within the last five years. Strong programming and mathematical skills are required. Proficiency in Matlab, R, or equivalent is required. Some knowledge of Spanish strongly preferred. Candidate must be able to work both independently and in a collaborative setting. Job Description: Start date is as soon as possible, but no later than August 1, 2010. The postdoctoral researcher will work with the Sustainable Fisheries Group at University of California, Santa Barbara (http://sfg.msi.ucsb.edu), under the direction of Steven Gaines and Christopher Costello, as the lead researcher on a project modeling the anchoveta fishery in Peru. The project will require short trips and extended stays in Lima, although the researcher will be based at UCSB. The researcher will be responsible for developing a bioeconomic model that evaluates both economic and conservation outcomes of different fishing policies for Peruvian anchovy, helping to inform anchoveta fishery management and the management of fisheries for small pelagics more generally. Model development and analysis will include: 1) significant attention to parameterization using the best available data, 2) development of an economic component of the model, and 3) evaluating the performance of different management strategies within a variable environment. The researcher will be responsible for compiling results for applied purposes, but the questions will be relevant to fisheries around the globe, and the researcher will be expected to prepare results for (potentially high impact) peer reviewed journals. Salary and Benefits: 100% time appointment for one year from start date, with strong possibility for additional year(s) of funding contingent upon performance. Salary is $48,000 a year plus benefits. The Marine Science Institute is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. The University of California is an equal opportunity employer. To apply: Please send your letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three references to Sarah Lester at les...@msi.ucsb.edu.the position will remain open until filled, but application review will commence on March 15, 2010.
