Hello all, Please see below for a post-doctoral opportunity with USFWFS and the Calif. Coop. F&W Research Unit at Humbolt State. I’m posting on behalf of Nick Som; please correspond directly with him.
Best, Chris Caudill The US Fish and Wildlife Service Arcata Fisheries Program (USFWS) and USGS California Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (CACFWRU) at Humboldt State University, are co-sponsoring a post-doctoral position in Arcata, CA. This position seeks a research scientist with quantitative fishery biology and modeling skills. The recipient of this post-doctoral position will pursue management-based research in the construction of fish population dynamics models. In particular, the selected individual will investigate the interplay of mainstem and tributary habitat use for juvenile coho salmon and best practices for assigning or estimating the relationship between river discharge and available fish habitat within river basins. A more detailed scope of work and other associated information are available at the CACFWRU webpage: http://www2.humboldt.edu/cuca/documents/postdocredo.pdf We seek candidates that can effectively interact with cooperating and resident scientific staff of USGS, USFWS, and HSU, and have the expertise to complement and enhance our scientific programs. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an experienced team of hydraulic and fish dynamics modelers and a statistician. This appointment is available immediately and is for two years with extension to the second year subject to research progress and funding. We are interested in filling this position as soon as possible. Particulars: Ph.D., Sc.D., or other earned research doctoral degree recognized in U.S. academic circles as equivalent to the Ph.D. Salary: $47,917—$52,780 with health insurance and other benefits included. To be given full consideration, applicants should provide a copy of graduate school transcripts, a curriculum vitae, and a 1 - 2 page cover letter explaining their interest and qualifications for the position, the names and contact information for three references, and when they might be available to start the position. If interested, please contact: Nicholas A. Som, Ph.D. US Fish and Wildlife Service, AFWO Phone: 707-825-5102 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Christopher C. Caudill Assistant Professor Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences University of Idaho 875 Perimeter Drive MS 1136 Moscow ID 83844-1136 208-885-7614 (voice) 208-301-0809 (mobile) 208-885-9080 (fax) www.uidaho.edu/ferl<http://www.uidaho.edu/ferl>
