Postdoctoral Scholar Opportunity: University of California, Santa Barbara, Sustainable Fisheries Group
Location: Santa Barbara, CA USA The Sustainable Fisheries Group (SFG) at the University of California, Santa Barbara seeks a quantitative ecologist, fisheries scientist or marine conservation biologist for a post-doctoral scholar position to begin in 2014. The research focus of the position will be to conduct empirical and/or theoretical analysis and explore innovative solutions to applied challenges in fisheries, marine resource management and conservation. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in ecology, fisheries science, or a closely related field prior to the position start date. The ideal candidate will have excellent quantitative and modeling skills and an interest and track record in publishing in top scientific journals. Interest and or experience in spatial modeling is a plus. The scholar will collaborate with SFG, a multidisciplinary research hub merging economics and ecology to address applied and theoretical challenges (http://sfg.msi.ucsb.edu/). The successful candidate will report to SFG Principals Steve Gaines and Christopher Costello and will be affiliated with the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management and the Marine Science Institute. The duration of the appointment is 12 months; reappointment is possible depending on performance and funding. Start date is negotiable but ideally would be in the first quarter of 2014. Salary is competitive, commensurate with the applicantÂ’s qualifications. Postdoctoral benefits are included (http://hr.ucsb.edu/benefits/postdoc.php). The Bren School and Marine Science Institute are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. Application Instructions: Application materials should be sent by email to Katie Nichols ([email protected]), Subject: SFG Postdoc. Applications must include a letter of interest, CV, sample of written research, and contact information for 3 references, ideally submitted as a single PDF file titled by applicant name. Deadline Information: Open until filled; application review to commence December 1, 2013.
