Postdoctoral Fellow

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A Postdoctoral Research position is available in the School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences at Auburn University. This is a one year, full-time 12-month non-tenure track position that may be renewed annually contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. This position is funded via external grants and contracts. The individual will work independently and collaboratively with supervis, staff, and students at the Auburn University Shellfish Laboratory. Our mission is to ensure a thriving shellfish community in the United States through globally relevant research, extension, and education. To accomplish this, we lead applied research projects aimed at addressing areas identified directly by the shellfish industry.

Requirements

• A PhD in Fisheries, Biology, Ecology, or similar discipline at time employment begins.
• Ability to provide satisfactory documentation verifying eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to obtain US driver’s license and vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational skills
• Prior experience with trailering and driving boats
• SCUBA certification
• Experience in developing proposals
• Research experience in oyster production and restoration
• Proven experience in statistical analysis and publishing peer-reviewed articles
• Experience in leading a research team

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects focused on Eastern oyster restoration in Mobile Bay and the Mississippi Sound.
• Conduct experiments regarding various spat-on-structure designs, oyster drill quantification and monitoring, and species diversity analysis.
• Identify and refine research questions.
• Design and implement field- and laboratory-based experiments.
• Analyze and interpret data using appropriate statistical approaches.
• Publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Present findings at professional, stakeholder, and agency meetings.
• Contribute to the development of extramural funding to support the broader program.

Benefits

• Generous benefits
• Educational opportunities
• Culture of support and work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree