Associate Specialist in Marine Biodiversity Observation Network - Marine Science Institute
The Marine Science Institute at the University of California Santa Barbara seeks a quantitative ecologist for an Associate Specialist position with a focus on biodiversity. The candidate will work closely with UCSB PIs on estimating, monitoring, and modeling biodiversity across multiple spatial scales. The position will be part of the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network project, funded by NASA, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The MBON is an interdisciplinary project involving scientists from UCSB, the United States Geological Survey, NOAA, the National Marine Fisheries Service and UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The candidate should have training in the fields of quantitative ecology and expertise in spatial statistics or geostatistics. Basic qualifications: Master’s degree or five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise in ecology, oceanography, applied statistics or equivalent. Additional qualifications: The candidate will have demonstrated skills in advanced statistical modeling, computational analysis, and scientific programming, and a proven capacity to publish in peer-reviewed journals is a requirement. Preferred qualifications: Prefer PhD with experience with Matlab or R, working in temperate marine systems, applied ecological research and GIS & spatial analysis. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a desire and ability for interdisciplinary collaborations. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of extension. UCSB offers competitive salary and benefits packages. Screening of applications will begin May 3, 2018 and position will start soon thereafter. Send applications including cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and contact information for three references to: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01248 The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
