The Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and the National Marine Fisheries Service seek a postdoctoral scholar to conduct original research on salmon life cycle and ecosystem modeling. The position will involve development of simulation models that will allow prediction of salmon population response to habitat restoration and changes in flow and water quality. The models will be used to support adaptive management of Californias state and federal water projects and in an evaluation of the effects of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, an ambitious program intended to ensure the sustainability of the Bay-Delta ecosystem and the reliability of Californias water supply. The work includes establishing relationships between hydrological conditions, habitat quantity and quality, and performance of various life stages of salmon, and encompassing these relatively detailed analyses in an overall life-cycle model. The incumbent will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the project, which includes collaborators in Santa Cruz, CA and Seattle, WA, and will have opportunities to participate in related field work. Useful experience includes the ability to program in MATLAB, Java or R, experience constructing and using life cycle or ecosystem models, familiarity with geographic information systems, and a strong background in ecology or a related field. The incumbent will analyze results, and summarize them in the form of reports, refereed journal publications and/or meeting presentations and seminars.
Initial consideration of applications will begin on August 8, 2011. The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to excellence through diversity. We strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. The official announcement and application instructions are online at: http://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/academic_employment/jobs/T12-02.pdf
