Title: Fisheries Scientist Job Description: The Sustainable Fisheries Group (SFG) at the University of California, Santa Barbara seeks up to two fisheries scientists to explore innovative solutions to challenges in fisheries, marine resource management and conservation. The fisheries scientist(s) will be responsible for leading both theoretical work and applied analyses with partners related to diverse projects around the world including California, Latin America, the Indo- Pacific and the Caribbean. Qualifications: Masters or PhD in fisheries science, marine ecology or closely related field Strong background in fisheries science and excellent quantitative, statistical and modeling skills. 2-5 years experience developing models related to stock assessment, spatial fisheries management, fishery sustainability, and/or marine spatial planning. Innovative analytical problem solving skills with the ability to generate new ideas and solutions. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to interface with partners and develop peer-reviewed scientific publications and presentations. Salary and Benefits: 100% time appointment for one year from start date, with strong possibility for additional year(s) of employment contingent upon performance and funding. Start date is negotiable but ideally would be at the end of 2013 or early 2014. Salary is competitive and commensurate with the applicants qualifications; full benefits package included. To Apply: Please submit letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 3 references, to https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00264. Position will remain open until filled, but application review will commence on November 21, 2013.
Title: Researcher/Coordinator Job Description: The Sustainable Fisheries Group (SFG) at the University of California, Santa Barbara seeks an outstanding researcher to support a partnership with the Waitt Institute focused on collaborations with local governments and communities to create comprehensive ocean zoning and fisheries management solutions that empower communities to restore their oceans to full productivity. The researcher will be responsible for leading economic analyses and biological assessments of marine resources, conducting literature reviews and synthesis in fisheries, ecology and natural resource economics, and running bioeconomic models and tradeoff analyses in order to provide scientific input to multi-use marine spatial planning initiatives. Qualifications: Masters or PhD in marine biology, ecology, natural resource economics, fishery science or related field Excellent quantitative, statistical and modeling skills including experience using models related to spatial fisheries management, stock assessment, fishery sustainability, and/or marine spatial planning Proficiency with R and/or Matlab required; familiarity with GIS preferred Experience conducting literature reviews, literature and data synthesis, and economic valuation of natural resources Excellent skills in oral and written communication and coordination, including ability to interface with partners, coordinate with part-time research assistants, and develop reports and presentations for diverse audiences. Interest in and experience writing peer-reviewed scientific publications is a plus. Willingness to travel internationally (most likely to the Caribbean) Salary and Benefits: 100% time appointment for one year from start date, with strong possibility for additional year(s) of employment contingent upon performance and funding. Start date is negotiable but ideally would be at the end of 2013 or in the first quarter of 2014. Salary is competitive and commensurate with the applicants qualifications; full benefits package included. To Apply: Please submit letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 3 references, to https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00265. Position will remain open until filled, but application review will commence on November 24, 2013.