[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doctoral Scholar positions (2) Oregon State University

[Peterson, James]

Postdoctoral Research Scholar: Adaptive Management San Francisco Bay Delta
Applications are invited for a full-time Research Associate (Post doc) 
appointment to be held at the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon 
State University. Primary research focus is developing quantitative decision 
making tools for evaluating and prioritizing U.S. Bureau of Reclamation 
management actions and investments in California Central Valley Delta water 
operations, habitat restoration activities, facility improvements, and 
scientific studies. Applicants must have completed all the requirements for 
their doctoral program (PhD or equivalent), with demonstrated research 
accomplishments, and publications in the primary research literature.  
Applicants should have the necessary skills and experience with sample design 
and the estimation of animal population parameters and should have interest and 
capabilities in the development of integrated approaches to estimating and 
modeling population dynamics and applying the results to decision making. The 
position will primarily involve coordination of stakeholders, data analysis and 
modeling with some potential for field research. The successful candidate will 
work under the supervision of James Peterson and will be part of an interagency 
and interdisciplinary team of stakeholders and researchers. The successful 
candidate must be able to work successfully in a team environment. Periodic 
travel to meet with collaborators or conduct field work with overnight stays 
will be required. Excellent command of the English language, quantitative 
analytical skills, and written and verbal communication skills are absolutely 
required. Special consideration will be given to candidates possessing one or 
more of the following knowledge and skills: spatial statistics, sampling design 
and ecology, and Bayesian modeling techniques.


Postdoctoral Research Scholar: Development of Chinook Salmon Outplanting 
Strategies
Applications are invited for a full-time research scholar appointment to be 
held at the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon State University. 
Primary research focus will be to (1) evaluate the effectiveness of alternative 
trap, transport, and outplanting strategies for adult Chinook salmon in an 
experimental framework and (2) to develop models for identifying the optimal 
transport and outplanting strategies aimed at reducing prespawn mortality. 
Applicants must have completed all the requirements for their doctoral program 
(PhD or equivalent), with demonstrated research accomplishments, and 
publications in the primary research literature.  Applicants should have the 
ability to and experience in modeling animal population dynamics and species 
interactions, such as host-parasite and predator prey-relations, and interest 
in the application of basic research to fisheries conservation and management 
decision-making. The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary 
team of researchers and resource managers from state and federal agencies to 
develop an integrated, decision support program for managing Chinook salmon. 
The position will primarily involve data analysis and modeling with some 
laboratory research and field research. The successful candidate will work 
under the supervision of Drs. James Peterson, Michael Kent, and Carl B. Schreck 
of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, in close collaboration with the 
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and other agencies, as well as research 
faculty, staff and students at Oregon State University. Excellent command of 
the English language, quantitative analytical skills, and written and verbal 
communication skills are absolutely required. Special consideration will be 
given to candidates possessing appropriate knowledge and skills in epidemiology 
and parasitology and those with a strong publication record.

Appointments: Both appointments are intended for a term of one (1) year, with 
the possibility for renewal, based upon a satisfactory performance review and 
the annual nature of federal funding. Salary ($50,000-55,000) and full benefits 
will be commensurate with qualifications of the successful applicants.
Applications: Applications must include a complete personal resume with details 
of academic qualifications, electronic copies of three (3) representative 
scientific publications, and the names and contact information of four (4) 
individuals who have agreed to provide a personal and professional 
recommendation if requested.
Application Submission: Complete applications must be submitted electronically 
to James Peterson 
(jt.peter...@oregonstate.edu)
Deadline for applications: Applications will be accepted starting 01/20/2018 
and will close when the position has been filled.
Interviews: All applications will be acknowledged electronically; only those 
selected for consideration on a short list will be contacted and asked to 

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate: Development of an Adaptive Decision Support System for Management of the San Francisco Bay Delta

[Peterson, James]

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Applications are invited for a full-time Research Associate (Post doc) 
appointment to be held at the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon 
State University. Primary research focus is developing quantitative decision 
making tools for evaluating and prioritizing U.S. Bureau of Reclamation 
management actions and investments in California Central Valley and SF Bay 
Delta focused on the conservation and recovery of various fish species and 
their habitats. Applicants must have completed all the requirements for their 
doctoral program (PhD or equivalent), with demonstrated research 
accomplishments, and publications in the primary research literature. 
Applicants should have the necessary skills and experience with sample design 
and the estimation of animal population parameters and should have interest and 
capabilities in the development of integrated approaches to estimating and 
modeling population dynamics and applying the results to decision making. The 
position will primarily involve data analysis and modeling with some potential 
for field research. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of 
James Peterson and will be part of an interagency and interdisciplinary team of 
stakeholders and researchers. The successful candidate must be able to work 
successfully in a team environment. Periodic travel to meet with collaborators 
or conduct field work with overnight stays will be required. Excellent command 
of the English language, quantitative analytical skills, and written and verbal 
communication skills are absolutely required. Special consideration will be 
given to candidates possessing one or more of the following knowledge and 
skills: spatial statistics, sampling design and estimation, and Bayesian 
modeling techniques.

Appointment: Appointments will be intended for a term of one (1) year, with the 
possibility for renewal of an additional year, based upon a satisfactory 
performance review. Salary ($55,000 year) and full benefits will be 
commensurate with qualifications of the successful applicants. Start date is 
negotiable but no later than December 2017.

Applications: Applications must include a complete personal resume with details 
of academic qualifications, electronic copies of two (2) representative 
scientific publications, and the names and contact information of three (3) 
individuals who have agreed to provide a personal and professional 
recommendation if requested.

Application Submission: Complete applications must be submitted electronically 
to James Peterson 
(jt.peter...@oregonstate.edu)

Deadline for applications: Applications will be accepted starting 07/10/2017 
and will close on 09/01/2017 or until the position has been filled.

Interviews: All applications will be acknowledged electronically; only those 
selected for consideration on a short list will be contacted and asked to 
provide letters of recommendation.


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James T. Peterson
Assistant Unit Leader, Associate Professor
USGS Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
104 Nash Hall, Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon 97331-3803
Phone: 541.737.1963
FAX: 541.737.3590
http://people.oregonstate.edu/~peterjam/

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship - Oregon State University

[Peterson, James]

MS or PhD Graduate Research Assistantship - Modeling Columbia Spotted Frog 
(Rana luteiventris) population dynamics

Department of Fisheries and Wildlife

Oregon State University, Corvallis OR



Responsibilities: The successful applicant will conduct a two-year research 
project developing decision models for predicting the response of Columbia 
Spotted Frog populations to alternative management actions. The project is a 
cooperative effort involving multiple state and Federal agencies in Utah and 
Nevada focusing on developing an adaptive framework for conserving Columbia 
Spotted Frog populations.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant should be highly motivated and have a 
B.S. in wildlife, fisheries, ecology, biology, zoology or closely related 
field. I also will give special consideration to students with BS in a 
quantitative or analytical field, such as statistics, and interests in 
ecological applications. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and an 
ability to work in a team situation are required. Field experience, such as 
experience with sampling herpetofauna, also is desirable, but not necessary. 
Minimum academic qualifications include a 1000+ on the GRE's combined verbal 
and quantitative a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 system). Additional graduate program 
information can be found at:
http://fw.oregonstate.edu/Graduate%20Information/prospective.htm

Salary: Approximately $20,000 per year  plus tuition.

Closing Date: Until filled. Selection will be made by June 2012.

Contact: SEND a cover letter, resume, copies of transcripts, GRE scores, and 
the names and phone numbers of three references to:



Dr. James T. Peterson

Assistant Unit Leader, Associate Professor
USGS Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
104 Nash Hall, Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon 97331-3803
Phone  541.737.1963

Email: jt.peter...@oregonstate.edumailto:jt.peter...@oregonstate.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Job announcement- Post-doctoral Scholar Oregon State University

[Peterson, James]

Post-doctoral Position: Investigations on Causes of Prespawning Mortality in 
Chinook salmon.

A  research scholar appointment (Post-doctoral Scholar) at the Department of 
Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon State University is now open for applications, 
and we anticipate that the successful candidate will start in this position in 
late Spring 2012 and will close April 30.

The primary research focus is a multidisciplinary investigation of the causes 
of prespawning mortality in Chinook salmon in the Willamette River.  
Prespawning mortality in the river is very high in some years, and ongoing 
research to determine the causes is being funded by the U.S. Corps of Engineers 
to a team of researchers at Oregon State University (Drs. Carl Schreck, Michael 
Kent and James Peterson) and University of Idaho (Dr. Chris Claudill).  We have 
been documenting the pathogen burden, histological changes, and field 
parameters in prespawn mortalities and successful spawners for the last three 
years, and have already observed interesting and informative patterns. As seen 
in other rivers, the dead and dying fish exhibit massive infections with a 
variety of parasites and other pathogens, but their precise role in prespawning 
mortality has not been resolved. The ultimate goal of this research is to 
develop models for use by management agencies to evaluate the effectiveness of 
alternative management strategies for reducing prespawn mortality in Chinook 
salmon.

The successful candidate will be in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife 
located in Nash Hall on the OSU campus.  Applicants should have the ability to 
and experience in modeling animal population dynamics and species interactions, 
such as host-parasite and predator prey-relations, and interest in the 
application of basic research to fisheries conservation and management 
decision-making.  They must be able integrate information concerning habitat 
quality metrics into community-oriented population models. The successful 
candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers and resource 
managers from state and federal agencies to develop an integrated, decision 
support program for managing Chinook salmon. The position will primarily 
involve data analysis and modeling, with limited laboratory research and field 
research.  Mentorship will be provided by Dr. Peterson (fisheries biologist and 
population modeler), Dr. Kent (parasitologist and fish pathologist) and Dr. 
Schreck (fisheries biologist and physiologist), all who are housed in Nash Hall.

Applicants must have completed all the requirements for their doctoral program 
(PhD or equivalent), with demonstrated research accomplishments, and 
publications in the primary research literature.   Commensurate with the 
multidisciplinary nature of the project, we are seeking applicants with a 
background in several of the following areas: modeling, statistics, 
parasitology, epidemiology, ecology, physiology, and fisheries biology, with an 
interest in integrating these disciplines. Excellent command of the English 
language, quantitative analytical skills, and excellent written and verbal 
communication skills are required.

We look forward to discussing this position with interested candidates, and you 
are welcome to contact us as follows:
James Peterson (541-737-1963;  jt.peter...@oregonstate.edu)
Carl Schreck (541-737-1961; carl.schr...@oregonstate.edu),
Michael Kent (541-737-8652; michael.k...@oregonstate.edu).

Appointment: Appointments will be intended for a term of one (1) year, with the 
possibility for renewal, based upon a satisfactory performance review and the 
annual nature of federal funding. Salary is around $ 40,000, commensurate with 
qualifications of the successful applicants, and full benefits will be provided.