Position Title: Post Doctoral Researcher - Quantitative Fisheries Scientist
Agency/Location: Michigan State University, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and the Institute for Fisheries Research (MI Dept of Natural Resources) Responsibilities: Assist the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Aquatic GAP program in developing fish-habitat models and development of national data standards and integration of fish-habitat data in GIS systems. This person will also work as a team member in a related project funded by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, under the auspices of the National Fish Habitat Initiative. Specific responsibilities are to (1) conduct an initial national assessment of the current status of, and threats to, fish habitats; and (2) provide a standard approach and frame for subsequent development of regional and local habitat assessments. The individual will be stationed both in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan and at the Institute for Fisheries Research in Ann Arbor, Michigan with collaboration of USGS in Reston, VA. Qualifications: Applicants must have quantitative fisheries or landscape ecological research experience and a strong background in the use of multivariate, parametric, and nonparametric statistical analysis and modeling using GIS systems. Knowledge of environmental impairment assessment methods is preferred. The job will involve travel and coordination among multiple aquatic GAP and National Fish Habitat Initiative projects. The scientist selection must be able to work independently and in collaboration with researchers, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, write proposals and reports. This is a two year position, renewed annually based on performance, commencing 2006, extension contingent on funding. Salary: Based on qualifications. Closing Date: August 30, 2006 Contact: Send CV, statement of research interests, professional experiences, and three reference contacts to: Dr. Bill Taylor, 517-353-3048 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Applications will be reviewed starting August 30 and will proceed until the position is filled. Jim Schneider - Academic Adviser Undergraduate Advising Center Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Michigan State University 40 Natural Resources Building East Lansing, MI 48824-1222 Office: 517-353-9091 Fax: 517-432-1699 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] FW Web Site: http://www.fw.msu.edu/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To schedule an appointment to meet with me, go to the web-based Advising Appointment System at http://www.fw.msu.edu/undergraduates/advising.htm OR call the FW Academic Advising Center: 517-353-9091 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
