Position duties: Research technician is needed for a 9-month position, beginning ~ January 15, 2010, or as soon as possible after this date. Duties principally include modeling marine turtle population dynamics and effects of fisheries interactions thereon. Related work on other protected taxa (such as marine mammals) may also be involved. The technician will be an employee of Duke University Marine Laboratory, but the position will be preferentially located at Southwest Fisheries Science Center (NOAA-NMFS) in La Jolla, California. The technician will work in close collaboration with supervisor(s) in the Protected Resources Division of SWFSC.
Required experience: Proficiency with program R (preferred) and/or MATLAB is required. The ideal candidate will have completed a Masters degree in ecology, marine science, conservation biology, mathematics, statistics, or related field, and will have experience conducting research at the interface of biology and math or statistics (e.g., mathematical ecology, population dynamics modeling, etc.). Experience with matrix population models is especially desirable but not required. Exceptional B.Sc. graduates may also be considered depending on experience and skill level. Salary and benefits: Position pays approximately USD $30,000 for the 9-month period, plus some benefits (paid holidays, optional health coverage). To apply: Send inquires or application (cover letter and resume/CV) in an email to Dr. Jeff Moore at: [email protected]. Applications will be received until position is filled.
