The US Fish and Wildlife Service Arcata Fisheries Program (USFWS AFWO) and the US Geological Survey California Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (CACFWRU) at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California are recruiting a postdoctoral research associate. This two- year position will focus on topics associated with salmonid habitat and population dynamics models tailored to address management alternatives. The first task focuses on evaluating best practices for estimating flow- to-habitat relationships in unsampled locations of large river systems. The second task focuses on generating a model to predict weekly waterborne spore concentrations for a parasite (Ceratonova shasta) endemic to the Klamath Basin. The work will include extensive literature review and research development, followed by collaborative implementation and report or journal manuscript completion. Successful completion will also require computational implementation (i.e., computer software coding) to perform the evaluations and implement various habitat model methods.
A Ph.D., Sc.D., or an equivalent doctoral degree in fisheries, quantitative ecology, aquatic ecology, or related field is required prior to start date. The successful candidate will have excellent demonstrated writing, presentation, and statistical analysis skills. The position is open until filled, with preferred start date in Fall 2018. Salary is $55,000 per year and position will be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, and life benefits. To apply for this position please provide 1) a copy of graduate school transcripts, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a 1-page cover letter explaining interest and qualifications for the position and when you might be available to start the position, 4) the names and contact information for three references, and 5) the HSUSPF Employee Information Form for Applicants via email to Nicholas Som, Ph.D., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at: nicholas_...@fws.gov. Please direct any questions to Nicholas Som via the same email address. A more detailed scope of work describing the tasks can be found on the CACFWRU webpage: http://www2.humboldt.edu/cuca/
