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Michigan State University Research Associate-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
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Research Associate-Fixed Term
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Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
Department:Fisheries And Wildlife 10002344
Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union, Remote-Friendly
Position Summary
The Quantitative Fisheries Center (QFC) seeks a postdoctoral research associate to develop and apply hierarchical growth models fit by maximum likelihood using RTMB to a range of Great Lakes fish species, to ascertain how individual fish vary in their growth. The research associate will also conduct simulations to evaluate the population and fishery consequences of among-individual variation in growth. The successful candidate will also participate in other QFC activities, and in particular provide help on consulting requests from the QFCs partners, and participate in QFC seminars and staff meetings. The research associate will be expected to communicate scholarship through professional presentations and will work to prepare results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Fisheries or a closely related discipline
Minimum Requirements
Candidate’s Ph.D work should be in fisheries or a closely related discipline. The candidate should have evidence of prior productive research in the area of quantitative fisheries, evidenced by publications in journals and/or presentations at scientific conferences.
Desired Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in fish growth and fish population modeling both in terms of estimation and simulation modeling, strong computer programming skills in R, strong background in statistical modeling applied in a fisheries context, and excellent communication skills.
Required Application Materials
Cover letter, CV, and three names and contact information for three professional references. The cover letter should express reasons for interest in the position, and describe how the candidate’s background has prepared them for position.
Special Instructions
The Quantitative Fisheries Center seeks to provide a research, outreach/service, and teaching program to build greater capacity within fishery management agencies in quantitative methods; improve quantitative methods for assessing fish stocks; assist agencies to use model-based approaches in decision making; develop a better understanding of fish community and population dynamics.
Review of Applications Begins On
04/11/2024
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
https://www.canr.msu.edu/qfc/
Department Statement
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlifeis a vibrant community of scholars comprising >40 core faculty (tenure stream and fixed-term faculty, and academic specialists), 80 graduate and 240 undergraduate students, and >30 research associates. Our Mission is to build local, national, and international capacities to conserve ecosystems that support fish, wildlife, and society through integrated programs in research, education and engagement. We are committed to the integrative nature of natural resources conservation and management, with our expertise ranging from disciplinary areas with a long-standing history in the domain of fisheries and wildlife to those emerging more recently. For more information about the Department, please visit our website:https://www.canr.msu.edu/fw/
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Advertised: Apr 5, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time