Postdoctoral opportunity - Oregon State

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Postdoctoral opportunity - Oregon State

Postby cooch » Wed May 20, 2020 1:34 pm

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Oregon State University, Corvallis OR

Applications are invited for a full-time postdoctoral research scholar appointment to be held at the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon State University. Primary research focus is to use existing long-term monitoring data to estimate the abundance, distribution, and dynamics of estuarine and riverine fish populations and develop decision-support tools to aid in restoration and recovery planning. 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 novel approaches to estimate and model population dynamics. The position will primarily involve data analysis and modeling with some potential for field research. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. James Peterson in close collaboration with Dr. Adam Duarte. 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, animal population sampling and ecology, 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 applicant. Start date is negotiable but no later than September 2020 and preferably earlier.

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 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.peterson@oregonstate.edu)

Deadline for applications: Applications will be accepted starting 05/10/2020 and will close on 07/31/2020 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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Re: Postdoctoral opportunity - Oregon State

Postby adam.duarte » Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:39 am

We are still looking for a postdoctoral research scholar to fill this position. Start date is negotiable, but no later than December 2020 and preferably earlier. Please contact myself (adam.duarte@usda.gov) and Jim Peterson (jt.peterson@oregonstate.edu) if you are interested in the position.
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