Post-doctoral Position to Study Ecology of Fish in the Grand Canyon of Colorado River: Department of Biological Sciences, Stream Ecology Center, Idaho State University
The Department of Biological Sciences at Idaho State University has a Postdoctoral Researcher Position available beginning December 15, 2006. The successful applicant will help lead a study of the ecology of native and nonnative fishes in the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, collecting fish population, diet, and size structure data and analyzing these fish data to calculate production and food web flows using diet and isotope data. The postdoc will conduct this research as part of an USGS-funded collaboration led by Drs. Colden Baxter (Idaho State University), Bob Hall (University of Wyoming), Emma Rosi-Marshall (Loyola University-Chicago), and Ted Kennedy (USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Station), to investigate the effects of Glen Canyon Dam on food web structure and the flows of energy in the Colorado River ecosystem. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in aquatic ecology or related discipline and have published in the peer-reviewed literature. Candidate must be highly motivated, willing to conduct research in wilderness settings, and work well with a team. Desired qualifications also include knowledge and experience of the Grand Canyon ecosystem (including ability to identify Colorado River fishes), expertise in whitewater boating, background in ecological modeling, and strong writing and computing skills. Salary is $35,000 per year, with funding for 18 months. To apply, send cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of university transcripts, and one letter of recommendation to Dr. Colden Baxter, Department of Biological Sciences, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209-8007. Position open until filled. ISU is an equal opportunity employer.
