Position Description - Post-doc in Ecological modeling/Stream = fragmentation
=20 We seek a highly-motivated individual to participate in efforts to = understand fragmentation effects on population viability of stream fish. = The post-doc will extend existing data analyses to develop a system for = prioritizing management actions at stream barriers. The aim of the = project is to develop a detailed spatial demographic model that will be = used to determine how stream fragmentation affects growth, movement and = survival of brook trout and brown trout. The model will then be applied = to a specific management area, where we will use the model to guide = management actions. The position will be located at the Conte Anadromous = Fish Research Center in Turners Falls, MA, to be co-directed by Dr. Ben = Letcher, Ecology Section Leader at the Research Center, Dr. Keith = Nislow, Fish and Wildlife Habitat Unit Leader, USDA Forest Service- = Northern Research Station located at the University of Massachusetts, = and Kim Lutz, Connecticut River Program Director for the Nature = Conservancy. =20 Qualifications: PhD in Ecology, Ecological Modeling, or Fisheries = Science. We are particularly interested in individuals who combine = strong quantitative skills (including familiarity and experience in = demographic modeling in spatially structured systems) with the ability = to communicate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders and = scientists. =20 Start date: 1 July 2007, with some flexibility. The term of the = position is 3-years with good potential for an additional year. =20 Salary: Full time, $40K/year plus benefits. Additional funds are = available for travel and research expenses. =20 Closing date: 9 March 2007.=20 =20 Contact: Interested candidates should contact Kim Lutz ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). = To apply, please provide cover letter with statement of personal career = interests and professional goals, plus extended resume including list of = references. =20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------= --- Silvio O. Conte Anadromous Fish Research Center U.S. Geological Survey Biological Resources Division P.O. Box 796 -- One Migratory Way Turners Falls, MA 01376 (413) 863-3803 Cell: (413) 522-9417 FAX (413) 863-9810 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.lsc.usgs.gov/cafl/ecology/Ecology.html
