DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
The successful candidate(s) will:
- Interpret and statistically analyze complex data sets.
- Test and develop hypotheses related to ecosystem processes throughout the US Southeast (Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and/or Caribbean).
- Conduct simulations or modeling to evaluate the potential impacts of climate change on fisheries and fishery ecosystems.
- Build or update tools to assist US fishery managers in decision making, such as ecosystem models, biophysical models, management strategy evaluations, or other predictive models.
- Present findings at scientific meetings and publish the results in scientific journals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in physical or biological oceanography, marine ecology, marine biology, population dynamics, fisheries, statistics, or a related field.
- At least 1 year of relevant Postdoctoral research experience.
- Demonstrated ability in publishing results in the peer-reviewed literature.
- Experience with statistical analyses and expertise in oceanography, marine ecosystem ecology and/or population dynamics.
- Demonstrated experience in programming languages such as R, Perl, Python, MATLAB.
- Previous experience working with large and diverse data sets.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability and desire to work as part of a collaborative team but also the ability to work independently to complete complex interdisciplinary ecosystem analyses.
- Previous experience with ecosystem modeling, or individual-based modeling, or management strategy evaluation, and/or use of downscaled climate model outputs is desirable.
A statement of interest, CV, and the names of 3 people who can provide letters of recommendation are required. Remote work can be considered for highly qualified candidates.