*Position Title: *Postdoctoral Associate of population dynamics and
stock assessment
*Agency/Location:*Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia.
*Responsibilities*: Research topic will focus on population dynamics
modeling, and stock assessment of walleye fisheries in Lake Erie.
Simulation studies will be used to identify stock assessment approaches
appropriate for this fishery. Preferred experience includes application
of nonstationary time series, age/size structured models and Bayesian
approaches. The candidate will also work collaboratively with Walleye
Task Group and Lake Erie Percid Management Advisory Group.
*Qualifications*: Ph.D. in appropriate field; background in quantitative
population dynamics or statistical computing, record of peer-reviewed
publications; ability to work under limited supervision.
*Salary*: $46,000 to $52,000 plus benefits. Position is grant-funded for
two years.
*Start Date*: Expected to start on Jan 1, 2016.
*Closing**Date*: Review start on Dec 15, until filled.
*Contact*: Submit letter of interest, c.v., proof of academic
performance, example publications and 3 references as one PDF file to:
Dr. Yan Jiao [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.Selected applicant will
need to apply to the Virginia Tech human resources (job link will be
ready soon) before acceptance.
*About the Department and College:*The Department of Fish and Wildlife
Conservation, one of the oldest such departments in the country (founded
in 1930), is a comprehensive program with expertise in nearly every
aspect of fish and wildlife conservation. The Department is home to 15
full-time faculty members, more than 20 staff, approximately 210
undergraduate students and 60 graduate students; and with 4 federal
scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, and the USDA Forest Service. **
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