The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences at the University of
Washington has an outstanding opportunity for a fisheries database
manager & analyst. This has the flexibility of being either part of a
postdoc position or a stand-alone position.
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=78744&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1
or go to uwhires.admin.washington.edu and search for job posting 78744
Details below. For further information contact Ray Hilborn at
[email protected]
Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for the ongoing addition of data to
the RAM Legacy Stock Assessment Database (
http://www.marinebiodiversity.ca/RAMlegacy/ram-legacy-stock-assessment-database
) on fisheries stock assessments. Working with an international team
identify data sets that are available, locate the data, input it into
the data base and provide quality control. Provide various forms of
analysis of the data. Be responsible for blending new types of data with
the existing data base. In addition the incumbent will maintain and
update a web site that describes these data.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life
programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click
here.
http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/forms/ben-summaries/prostaff.pdf
Requirements:
-Bachelor's Degree in biology, fisheries, statistics, computer science,
business or related field with appropriate skills, plus two years of
experience with statistical analysis and computer programming and use of
databases.
-Knowledge of fisheries data.
-Excellent computer programming skills.
-Background in fisheries or a related field.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum
qualifications.
Desired:
-Applicants should have Experience with fisheries stock assessment;
statistical meta-analysis and related synthetic research skills is also
highly desirable.
-Masters degree is preferred.
-Computer programming in R and postgreSQL. Experience in building and
maintaining complex web sites with database access.
Condition of Employment:
A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification may be
required prior to hire.
Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes completing an
on-line cover letter assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility
Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the
evaluation process. The assessment(s) will appear on your screen for
you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this
job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at
that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My
Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application
will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position
until the assessment is complete.
