The conservation and sustainability of Pacific salmon relies heavily on the use of models to predict abundance prior to and during the fishing season in order to inform decisions about when, where, or if to open fisheries. The role of changing climates, environments, and ecosystem interactions on different life stages has led to increased levels of uncertainty in model predictions. We seek a postdoctoral research fellow to join a high profile multi-disciplinary team that is investigating mechanisms that influence the dynamic responses of wild salmon to environmental variability and climate change; this team includes researchers from several universities (including the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University) and government agencies (including Fisheries and Oceans Canada, NOAA) with specializations in fish ecology, conservation and management, bioinformatics, genomics, physiology, disease, and social sciences. The postdoctoral fellow will collaborate with our ! team to develop and evaluate novel modelling approaches that incorporate new knowledge about the effects of climate and environmental variability on the fate of juvenile and adult salmon.
The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in population ecology, mathematical ecology, fisheries science or a related field, have a strong publication record, and have experience with modelling the dynamics of populations. Experience with generalized linear modelling, simulation modelling, or parameter estimation, would be valuable assets, as would proficiency in R. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to develop collaborative research within our team and disseminate results through refereed journal publications and conference presentations. The initial appointment is for one year at an annual salary of $47,234, and is renewable for up to two more years pending availability of funding. Preference will be given to candidates available to start during the fall, 2010. Candidates from any country may apply, but must have received their PhD within the past 5 years to be eligible. This position will be based either in Nanaimo or Vancouver, British Columbia. To apply, please email a cover letter, research statement, and CV to Janelle Curtis at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin 1 September 2010, but will be accepted until the position is filled. The selected applicant must apply for a Visiting Fellowship in a Canadian Government Laboratory, administered through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PD-NP/Laboratories-Laboratoires/index_eng.asp). ------------------------------------------------------ Janelle Curtis, PhD Research Scientist Conservation Biology Section Pacific Biological Station Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3190 Hammond Bay Road Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada V9T 6N7 Tel: +1 250 756 7157 [email protected]
