Scientist I

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Inland fish populations and the lake ecosystems that they inhabit face multiple threats, including climate change, fishing, and invasive species. Understanding the relative impact of these stressors can reveal new insights on how they can affect fish population persistence, and identify new management pathways to help fisheries cope with climatological stressors. We are seeking a Scientist I to work with scientists at the UW-Madison Center for Limnology (CFL) - as well as academic and agency collaborators – to conduct analyses that seek to understand the complex interplay among these threats. Faculty and researchers at the CFL lead cutting-edge research programs in limnology, aquatic ecology, fisheries, and ecosystem science. Our work aims to understand the world’s aquatic ecosystems, and to inform and inspire their stewardship. Projects may include: assessing the current status of fish populations across the upper Midwest, investigating the relative influences of climate change and fishing on stock status and life history traits, developing stock assessment models for inland fisheries, and testing climate change theory regarding the influence of warming on body size, growth, and population dynamics of fishes. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with proposal development and helping graduate students with statistical analysis and manuscript writing.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of postdoctoral research experience
Strong quantitative skills including: statistics, fisheries stock assessment models, demographic models, and coding in R and Stan
Demonstrated experience (through peer-reviewed publications) with stock assessment models and handling of large fisheries and environmental datasets
A PhD in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related field, required

Nice To Haves

Experience developing vulnerability and risk of impact analyses
Familiarity with ecological and life history theory related to climate change impacts on fish and fisheries
A strong peer-reviewed publication record of aquatic ecology or fisheries research

Responsibilities

Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility
Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures