*Position: **Postdoctoral Scientist - Ecosystems Center*
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*Date: December 1, 2016*
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*Position Summary:*
A full-time year round Postdoctoral Scientist position is available at
The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory. Duties
include participating in the Northeast Climate Science Center as a
research fellow and in a project to assess the impacts of climate change
on the resilience of coastal marine fishes, with a focus on anadromous
herring. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in the
project, which may include analysis of historical fish abundances and a
field assessments of population dynamics, including PIT tagging, otolith
analysis and population dynamics associated with climate.
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*Additional Information:*
Review of applications will begin 15 December 2016, and continue until a
suitable candidate is found. Preferred start date is January 2017.
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*Basic Qualifications:*
The successful candidate should possess a Ph. D. in Ecology, Marine
Biology or Zoology. Ability to work with minimal supervision as a member
of a team, attention to detail, strong organization skills, experience
with database management and statistical programs and scientific writing
skills, including journal publications, are required. Successful
candidate will be expected to spend substantial time in the field and to
communicate positively with the public.
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*Preferred Qualifications:*
Experience with PIT tagging, otolith analysis and population dynamics
assessment are a plus.
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*Physical Requirements:*
This position requires strenuous fieldwork in marine environments
(lifting, bending, walking through waist high marine waters) and
occasionally in inclement weather. Must be able to work with vertebrate
and invertebrate animals and hazardous/harsh chemicals in the
laboratory. Irregular hours may include weekend, early morning or late
evening work.
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*Special Instructions to Applicants:*
To apply, please submit:
(1) Cover letter;
(2) Curriculum vitae;
(3) Unofficial transcripts;
(4) Research goals; and
(5) List of 3 references.
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