[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position- Albatross foraging energetics in relation to wind variability
We’re recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate to work on an NSF-funded study of albatross foraging energetics in relation to wind variability (School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University). Brief Description of Duties: The Senior Postdoctoral Associate will examine how oceanographic and atmospheric variability affect foraging habitat and energetics of albatrosses in the Southern Ocean. Analyses will focus on albatross tracking and accelerometry data and satellite environmental data. The incumbent will conduct field studies at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) research station at Bird Island, South Georgia in collaboration with scientists at BAS, and will prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and will present at scientific conferences. A strong candidate will have excellent written communication skills as demonstrated by prior peer-reviewed publications. The selected candidate will need previous experience working at remote field sites. The anticipated start is in summer of 2019 and the position is open until February 9. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in biology, ecology, marine science or related field. Three (3) years of experience in biology, ecology, marine science or related field. Experience with advanced statistics. Experience programming in R, Matlab or other statistical languages. Experience handling and working with seabirds. Current bird banding license or the ability to obtain one within one (1) year of hire. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with the following: animal movement data, accelerometry data, and satellite data. Two (2) or more years of experience using advanced statistics. Excellence in the field as demonstrated by relevant publications. Prior experience writing proposals to attain external funding. Further information can be found here: https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=1803900=GMT-05%3A00 Contact lesley.tho...@stonybrook.edu with any questions. Lesley Thorne, Assistant Professor School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5000 631.632.5117 www.thornelab.com
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral researcher at Stony Brook University- Trophic interactions and ecosystem indicators of the NY Bight
We are seeking a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER to study trophic interactions and develop ecosystem indicators of the New York Bight and Northwest Atlantic (Stony Brook University)- deadline extended until January 2 Applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (PR) are invited to work with an interdisciplinary team of biological and physical oceanographers at Stony Brook University, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. We seek an enthusiastic and highly quantitative person to develop indicators that help assess the health of the New York Bight pelagic ecosystem and understand the ecology of the broader Northwest Atlantic. The PR will be working with existing large datasets on oceanographic and atmospheric conditions, nutrient dynamics and living marine resources on the Northeast U.S. Shelf (NES) as well as with new data collected in the New York Bight. The main objective of this project is to develop an interdisciplinary, multi-trophic level ocean monitoring program in the New York Bight, provide information on the status of New York pelagic resources to managers and communicate this information to better inform decision making regionally and locally. The postdoc will be an integral part in evaluating and recommending a suite of indicators to monitor in the New York Bight. Brief Description of Duties: The postdoctoral researcher will analyze oceanographic data and develop indicators related to ocean health in the New York Bight and Northeast US. The postdocwill help plan and participate in research cruises and work with a transdisciplinary team of physical, chemical and biological oceanographers. The postdoc will prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific research conferences. A strong candidate will have excellent written communication skills as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications. Duties ~Analyze data and develop indicators of oceanographic conditions and ecosystem health ~Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals Help plan and participate in oceanographic cruises ~Present at conferences, NYDEC and other management agencies ~Write proposals for external funding ~Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in quantitative ecology, computer science, advanced statistics, fisheries science, or related field in hand by May 31, 2019. Three (3) years of research experience. Experience with advanced statistics, programming in Matlab, R or other statistical coding languages. Experience working with ecological or oceanographic data. Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience using advanced statistics. Excellence in the field as demonstrated by relevant peer-reviewed publications or Fellowship in population dynamics, quantitative ecology, computer science, statistics, or applied math. Experience with oceanographic data, working on oceanographic vessels and developing ecological indicators. This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption. The postdoc will be employed by New York state with an annual salary of $50-60K depending on qualifications. This position is full-time for one year, with annual renewal of appointment conditional on the PR making satisfactory progress during the prior year(s) and continuation of funding. Start date is flexible, and the successful candidate could begin as soon as possible. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for at least three professional references. For further information, please contact Dr. Janet Nye (janet@stonybrook.edu) or Dr. Lesley Thorne (lesley.tho...@stonybrook.edu), who will supervise the PR. To apply for this position online, please visit Stony Brook Jobs and reference posting #1802916 or https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/post_docs/jobdetail.ftl?job=1802916=GMT-04%3A00
[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER AT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER AT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY to study trophic interactions and develop ecosystem indicators of the New York Bight and Northwest Atlantic Applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (PR) are invited to work with an interdisciplinary team of biological and physical oceanographers at Stony Brook University, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. We seek an enthusiastic and highly quantitative person to develop indicators that help assess the health of the New York Bight pelagic ecosystem and understand the ecology of the broader Northwest Atlantic. The PR will be working with existing large datasets on oceanographic and atmospheric conditions, nutrient dynamics and living marine resources on the Northeast U.S. Shelf (NES) as well as with new data collected in the New York Bight. The main objective of this project is to develop an interdisciplinary, multi-trophic level ocean monitoring program in the New York Bight, provide information on the status of New York pelagic resources to managers and communicate this information to better inform decision making regionally and locally. The postdoc will be an integral part in evaluating and recommending a suite of indicators to monitor in the New York Bight. Brief Description of Duties: The postdoctoral researcher will analyze oceanographic data and develop indicators related to ocean health in the New York Bight and Northeast US. The postdoc will help plan and participate in research cruises and work with a transdisciplinary team of physical, chemical and biological oceanographers. The postdoc will prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific research conferences. A strong candidate will have excellent written communication skills as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications. Duties ~Analyze data and develop indicators of oceanographic conditions and ecosystem health ~Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals Help plan and participate in oceanographic cruises ~Present at conferences, NYDEC and other management agencies ~Write proposals for external funding ~Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in quantitative ecology, computer science, advanced statistics, fisheries science, or related field in hand by May 31, 2019. Three (3) years of research experience. Experience with advanced statistics, programming in Matlab, R or other statistical coding languages. Experience working with ecological or oceanographic data. Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience using advanced statistics. Excellence in the field as demonstrated by relevant peer-reviewed publications or Fellowship in population dynamics, quantitative ecology, computer science, statistics, or applied math. Experience with oceanographic data, working on oceanographic vessels and developing ecological indicators. This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption. The postdoc will be employed by New York state with an annual salary of $50-60K depending on qualifications. This position is full-time for one year, with annual renewal of appointment conditional on the PR making satisfactory progress during the prior year(s) and continuation of funding. Start date is flexible, and the successful candidate could begin as soon as possible. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for at least three professional references. For further information, please contact Dr. Janet Nye (janet@stonybrook.edu) or Dr. Lesley Thorne (lesley.tho...@stonybrook.edu), who will supervise the PR. To apply for this position online, please visit Stony Brook Jobs and reference posting #1802916 or https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/post_docs/jobdetail.ftl?job=1802916=GMT-04%3A00 Lesley Thorne, Assistant Professor School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5000 631.632.5117 www.thornelab.com
[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral position on ocean indicators in the New York Bight (Stony Brook University)
Post-doctoral Researcher at Stony Brook University, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Ecosystem indicators of the New York Bight and Northwest Atlantic Applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (PR) are invited to work with an interdisciplinary team of biological and physical oceanographers at Stony Brook University, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. The PR will work on a project funded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to develop indicators to monitor the health of the New York Bight ecosystem. The PR will be working with large datasets on oceanographic and atmospheric conditions, nutrient dynamics and living marine resources on the Northeast U.S. Shelf (NES) and with new data collected in the New York Bight. The objectives of this project are to develop an interdisciplinary, multi-trophic level ocean monitoring program in the New York Bight in order to provide information on the status of New York pelagic resources to managers; and to inform the development of a system of indicators of ecosystem health using existing data and observations collected in the offshore monitoring program in order to better inform decision making regionally and locally. This work in New York will provide a template for monitoring to be conducted more broadly in the Mid-Atlantic region, and this project will aim to be as consistent as possible with Mid- Atlantic monitoring efforts. The postdoc will be an integral part in evaluating and recommending a suite of indicators to monitor in the New York Bight in the future. Qualifications · PhD degree in a relevant discipline, such as Ecology, Fisheries Science, Statistics, oceanography, or other related field. · Experience with statistical modeling and statistical analyses is required. Experience with R, Matlab and ArcGIS is preferred. · Strong written and oral communication skills, as evidenced preferably through publications in the peer-reviewed scientific literature and presentations to a variety of audiences · Strong interpersonal skills and experience in field work, especially on oceanographic vessels is preferred. The postdoc will be employed by New York state with an annual salary of $50-60K depending on qualifications. This position is full-time for one year, with annual renewal of appointment conditional on the PR making satisfactory progress during the prior year(s) and continuation of funding. Start date is flexible, and the successful candidate could begin as soon as possible. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and writing samples (e.g. copies of relevant publications), and contact information for at least three professional references. Please contact Janet Nye (janet@stonybrook.edu) or Lesley Thorne (lesley.tho...@stonybrook.edu) for further information. To apply please visit www.stonybrook.edu/jobs/ and follow the postdoctoral link. Please note requisitions 1703239 and 1703263 are for one vacancy. The title/rank (Postdoctoral/Senior Researcher) will be contingent upon the selected candidate's skills and experience in their area of expertise. If unsure, please apply to both positions. Review of applications will begin immediately, but the closing date has been extended to May 23, 2018 Lesley Thorne, Assistant Professor School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5000 631.632.5117 www.thornelab.com
[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral Researcher, Ecosystem Indicators of the New York Bight and Northwest Atlantic
Post-doctoral Researcher, Ecosystem Indicators of the New York Bight and Northwest Atlantic Stony Brook University, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (PR) are invited to work with an interdisciplinary team of biological and physical oceanographers at Stony Brook University, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. The PR will work on a project funded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to develop indicators to monitor the health of the New York Bight ecosystem. The PR will be working with large datasets on oceanographic and atmospheric conditions, nutrient dynamics, carbonate chemistry and living marine resources on the Northeast U.S. Shelf (NES) and with new data collected in the New York Bight. The objectives of this project are to develop an interdisciplinary, multi-trophic level ocean monitoring program in the New York Bight in order to provide information on the status of New York pelagic resources to managers; and to inform the development of a system of indicators of ecosystem health using existing data and observations collected in the offshore monitoring program in order to better inform decision making regionally and locally. This work in New York will provide a template for monitoring to be conducted more broadly in the Mid-Atlantic region, and this project will aim to be as consistent as possible with Mid-Atlantic monitoring efforts. The postdoc will be an integral part in evaluating and recommending a suite of indicators to monitor in the New York Bight in the future. Qualifications · PhD degree in a relevant discipline, such as Ecology, Fisheries Science, Statistics, oceanography, or other related field. · Experience with statistical modeling and statistical analyses is required. Experience with R, Matlab and ArcGIS is preferred. · Strong written and oral communication skills, as evidenced preferably through publications in the peer-reviewed scientific literature and presentations to a variety of audiences · Strong interpersonal skills and experience in field work, especially on oceanographic vessels is preferred. The postdoc will be employed by New York state with an annual salary of $50-60K depending on qualifications. This position is full-time for one year, with annual renewal of appointment conditional on the PR making satisfactory progress during the prior year(s) and continuation of funding. Start date is flexible, and the successful candidate could begin as soon as possible. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and writing samples (e.g. copies of relevant publications), and contact information for at least three professional references. Please contact Janet Nye (janet@stonybrook.edu) or Lesley Thorne (lesley.tho...@stonybrook.edu) for further information. To apply please visit www.stonybrook.edu/jobs/ and follow the postdoctoral link. Please note requisitions 1703239 and 1703263 are for one vacancy. The title/rank (Postdoctoral/Senior Researcher) will be contingent upon the selected candidate's skills and experience in their area of expertise. Review of applications will begin immediately, but the closing date is April 2, 2018 Lesley Thorne, Assistant Professor School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5000 631.632.5117 www.thornelab.com
[ECOLOG-L] PhD position studying albatross foraging energetics
I am looking for a highly motivated PhD student with experience in programming and statistical modeling to work in my lab on an NSF-funded study of North Pacific albatross foraging energetics in relation to wind variability. The student will lead analyses of albatross movement, behavior and energetic expenditure, and will conduct field studies at Midway Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Preferred qualifications/ skills include an MSc in Biology or a related field and experience working with movement data and statistics in R or Matlab. Experience handling birds and working at remote field sites would be advantageous but is not required. The anticipated start is in summer of 2018. Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter outlining research interests and relevant experience to Lesley Thorne by October 31 (lesley.tho...@stonybrook.edu)
[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Faculty Position in Marine Conservation Ecology at Stony Brook University
Tenure Track Faculty Position in Marine Conservation Ecology The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in marine conservation ecology to begin as early as Fall 2016. We are especially interested in candidates who utilize innovative quantitative approaches in an area such as systems ecology and modeling, molecular genetics, resource management, fisheries ecology, population and community dynamics, ecotoxicology, or statistical modeling. Successful candidates are expected to develop an independent externally funded research program, to teach and direct research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in school and university services. All candidates must have a Ph.D. in a field related to conservation ecology and have demonstrated excellence in research and a strong commitment to teaching. The position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level. Review of applications will begin April 15, 2016, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. Application instructions, detailed procedures, and further information about the position and SoMAS can be found at http://www.somas.stonybrook.edu/jobs/
