Department of Ecology, Evolution & Marine Biology University of California-Santa Barbara
A postdoctoral position is available for highly qualified individual to join a multidisciplinary team of scientists on a study that seeks to understand the limitations to restoration of Chinook salmon in rivers throughout California. Chinook salmon populations have reached record lows in the past few years. Because of this, considerable time and money have been spent trying to understand why salmon are declining, as well as how to go about restoring populations. This project takes advantage of recent attempt to restore a 2.5-km reach of the Merced River to improve Chinook habitat. The successful applicant will work will several PI’s (Tom Dunne - geomorphology, Brad Cardinale – food web ecology, and Roger Nisbet - bioenergetics modeling) to develop a set of observational and experimental studies that detail how restoration has influenced spawning success by adults, survivorship of eggs, and/or growth and fitness of juveniles. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. with specialization in fisheries management, aquatic ecology, limnology, or closely related field. Those who have prior experience working with salmonids will be given priority. The initial appointment is for one year with full benefits and a competitive salary, and continued funding is available for a second year provided satisfactory progress. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Individuals from under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Please email a cover letter stating your research accomplishments and interests, a curriculum vitae, two representative publications, and the names and contact information for three references to: Bradley J. Cardinale, Ph.D. Department of Ecology, Evolution & Marine Biology Email: [email protected] http://www.lifesci.ucsb.edu/eemb/faculty/cardinale UCSB is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
