Post-Doctoral Modeling Fish Productivity
Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number G/R29564P Working Title Post-Doctoral Modeling Fish Productivity Department Warnell-Research About the University of Georgia
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Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Work directly with agency and other researchers or interested parties to identify streams for research and determine data availability
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Compile existing databases of environmental and fisheries data for relevant streams and the broader region
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Update existing individual-based modeling framework for application to case study streams, integrate climate change into predictive model
Percentage of time 45 Duties/Responsibilities
Prepare reports, articles, and manuscripts for publication; give oral presentations at scientific and technical meetings
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Co-lead / participate in research team meetings and case study group meetings
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Trainings, contribution to the operation of the GA CRU
Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
Conduct literature review to identify methods for integrating environmental change into fish production modeling
Percentage of time 10
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary
We seek a postdoctoral research associate with a strong background in quantitative modeling to participate in a project to aid in developing a decision tool to project effects of increased fish passage on productivity of fish species in streams in the Great Lakes region. Terminal barrier removal in the Great Lakes region requires considering tradeoffs for native fish passage, needs for increased sea lamprey control, and passage of other potentially undesirable species (e.g., Pacific salmonids). Therefore, decision makers need a modeling framework to enable them to understand the potential changes in fish production as novel habitats are opened through barrier removal or remediation. The hired associate will work closely with a technical working group comprised of a mixture of highly-engaged federal, state, and university biologists to identify case study streams in collaboration with local rightsholders, NGOs, and stakeholders, update an existing individual-based model to expand its utility from one stream to many and incorporate the effects of climate change into fish production projections, and help devise a framework for development of a basin-wide decision support tool to predict fish production under different levels of fish passage. Additional responsibilities include presenting research to partners, technical committees, and at scientific conferences, as well as preparing manuscripts and reports. The hired associate will be part of the Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, located at the University of Georgia, in Athens, GA. Other related duties may also be assigned as needs arise (e.g., trainings, contribution to general operation of the research unit). Further, lab members will help maintain a supportive collegiate environment.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification In Position
Qualified candidates will have a PhD in fisheries science, wildlife science, or related discipline with a strong quantitative background and record of research productivity in quantitative methods. Experience in individual-based modeling, fish production modeling, and structured decision making is desirable, as well as experience or desire to work with stakeholders, rights holders, and agency personnel
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
PhD in fisheries science, wildlife science, or related discipline with a strong quantitative background
Physical Demands
Conducting work at a computer for up to 8 hours per day. Occasional travel for meetings and conferences.
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Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Kelly Robinson Recruitment Contact Email kfrobinson@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
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Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
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