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Postdoctoral Researcher in Salmon Management
University of California, Santa Cruz
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to examine management strategy tradeoffs
for Pacific salmon. The candidate is expected to develop and apply a Management
Strategy Evaluation (MSE) exploring population and fishery dynamics under
alternative hatchery, harvest, and water management strategies. Tradeoffs
between short- versus long-term goals and maximizing production versus
fostering stability and resilience are of particular interest. The economic
consequences of alternative management strategies will be analyzed in light of
salmon population dynamics outcomes in collaboration with a NMFS staff
economist. Research results are to be published in the peer-reviewed
literature.
Applicants with expertise in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged
to apply: high-level proficiency in the R programming language, previous
experience with MSE approaches, willingness to work across biological and
economic disciplines, and a demonstrated record of peer-reviewed scientific
publications and oral presentations at scientific meetings.
The postdoc appointment is through the Institute of Marine Sciences
https://ims.ucsc.edu/ ;<https://ims.ucsc.edu/> working in conjunction with the
NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Fisheries Science Center (NOAA
Fisheries). The UCSC PI is Eric Palkovacs, and the postdoc will work closely
with Will Satterthwaite (ecologist), Michael O'Farrell (fisheries biologist),
and Cameron Speir (economist) at NMFS. Work can be remote while COVID-19
restrictions remain in place.
Candidates should send a CV and cover letter describing interests and relevant
research experience to Will Satterthwaite (will.satterthwaite@xxxxxxxx
<mailto:will.satterthwaite@xxxxxxxx>). Full consideration will be given to
applications submitted by September 1, 2020. The initial appointment is for one
year. Salary is commensurate with experience based on the University of
California Academic Salary Scale.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC
Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to
establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the
contributions of all students and employees.
Link to job description:
https://palkovacs.eeb.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/SalmonMSEpostdoc.pdf ;
<https://palkovacs.eeb.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/SalmonMSEpostdoc.pdf>
