Position Description - Post-doc in hierarchical modeling of stream fish population persistence
We seek a highly-motivated researcher to participate in efforts to develop and apply hierarchical Bayesian models of local population persistence for stream fishes. Models will be used to evaluate alternate management scenarios both for current conditions and for forecasted conditions in response to climate change. We have developed generalized linear models for the model components of the population models based on data of many tagged individuals across multiple streams. The post-doc's primary tasks will be to transform the separate linear models into interacting hierarchical models and to work with the research team to generate products managers can use. The successful applicant will work as part of a team with input from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy, the US Forest Service, and USGS. The position will be located at the USGS Conte Anadromous Fish Research Center in Turners Falls, MA and will be funded by the US Fish and Wildlife Service's North Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative. Qualifications: PhD in Ecology, Statistics, Ecological Modeling, or Fisheries Science. We are particularly interested in individuals who have direct experience developing hierarchical models and who can adapt those skills to trout population dynamics. Start date: October 1 2010, with some flexibility. The term of the position is 2 years with potential for an additional year. Salary: Full time, $51K/year plus health benefits. Additional funds are available for travel and research expenses. Closing date: June 22 2010. Contact: Interested candidates with specific questions should contact Dr. Ben Letcher ([email protected]). To apply, please provide cover letter with statement of personal career interests, research experience, and professional goals, plus extended resume including list of at least 3 references to [email protected]. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Silvio O. Conte Anadromous Fish Research Center U.S. Geological Survey Biological Resources Division P.O. Box 796 -- One Migratory Way Turners Falls, MA 01376 (413) 863-3803 Cell: (413) 522-9417 FAX (413) 863-9810 [email protected] [email protected] http://www.lsc.usgs.gov/cafl/ecology/Ecology.html
