UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCES Project Scientist
The Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and the National Marine Fisheries Service seek a Project Scientist to conduct original research on salmon life cycle and ecosystem modeling. The position will involve development of simulation models that will allow prediction of salmon population response to habitat restoration and changes in flow and water quality. The models will be used to support adaptive management of California’s state and federal water projects and in an evaluation of the effects of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, an ambitious program intended to ensure the sustainability of the Bay-Delta ecosystem and the reliability of California’s water supply. The work will focus on how flow variability, habitat restoration, salmon behavior, and predation interact to determine the productivity of juvenile salmon. This will require using hydrodynamic models, particle tracking models modified to incorporate fish behaviors, predation models, and tagging datasets to identify plausible behavior models and estimate survival rates at the reach and regional level. The incumbent will analyze results, and summarize them in the form of reports, refereed journal publications and meeting presentations and seminars. RANK: Assistant – Associate Project Scientist SALARY: Minimum $55,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent in Fisheries, Quantitative Ecology or a related field, must have expertise in working with mathematical and numerical simulation models, statistical methods, parameter estimation and data analysis. Experience in computer programming (MATLAB, R, Java, C or FORTRAN) is necessary. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: In order to comply with security measures at the National Marine Fisheries Service (a federal facility on the UCSC campus), the selected candidate will be required to participate in a federal security clearance, be fingerprinted, and wear a photo I.D. badge. Occasional travel for periods up to one week may be required. POSITION AVAILABLE: As soon as possible after close of search. TERM OF APPOINTMENT: Initial appointment is for two years. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment, a review to assess performance will be conducted. In addition, reappointment is contingent upon availability of funding. TO APPLY: Electronic submissions are preferred. Applicants should send 1) Curriculum Vitae, 2) a summary of research, and 3) three letters of recommendation* to [email protected]. You will receive email verification that your electronic submission has been received. Please inquire if you do not receive verification. Please refer to position #T13-19 in your reply. Alternate Mailing Address: Steve Lindley NMFS 110 Shaffer Road Santa Cruz, CA 95060 *All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled. Initial consideration of applications will begin on November 30, 2012 The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to excellence through diversity. We strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064; (831) 459-2686. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available here or from the Academic Personnel Office (APO) at (831) 459-4300. If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Academic Personnel Office at [email protected] (831) 459-4300. VISIT THE APO WEB SITE AT: http://apo.ucsc.edu
