Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Ecology

Florida Institute of Technology • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences (OEMS) at the Florida Institute of Technology seeks a Ph.D. student and a postdoctoral researcher to join the Shark Conservation Lab under the supervision of Dr. Toby Daly-Engel. This position is funded by the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) to run for one year. The successful candidate will oversee the integrative modeling of functional genomics with fisheries data, with the opportunity to conduct field work with collaborators, mentor students, and interact with an active research community.

Requirements

• Research experience with bioinformatics, genomics, species distribution modeling, or some combination thereof.
• Strong written and spoken English language skills.
• Interpersonal skills needed to work in a team and to mentor students.
• Strong statistical and data management skills.
• Ability to work independently and to identify and solve problems.
• Organizational leadership skills with an ability to facilitate collaborative relationships with peers, supervisors, and institutions.
• The ability to conduct manuscript searches and a background in the relevant literature.
• Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, Genomics, Statistics, or related field.
• Provide documentation of the highest degree completed.

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership role in developing genetic species distribution models to predict future availability of Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) for sportfishes in the southeastern US, with a focus on Atlantic nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum).
• Assist and support the PhD student in identifying nurse shark ecotypes for model input, and estimating population connectivity and viability.
• Manage and analyze large datasets.
• Write and publish peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Mentor student researchers with the support of the PI.

What This Job Offers

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