Postdoctoral Research Associate – Population Ecology of Lake Sturgeon Michigan State Univerity, Rogers City, Michigan, USA

Job description

Conduct behavioral and population ecology project using acoustic telemetry exploring source-sink dynamics among 2 populations in St. Clair and Detroit rivers, connecting channels between Lakes Huron and Erie. Collaboration required with universities and management agencies. Must publish in scientific journals.  1-year position, renewable 2+ years.  Project extends to 2022.
Desired skills and experience

  • Ph.D. in ecology, behavioral science, fisheries, or related discipline.
  • Must have a publication record and be able to analyze data using command.
  • line scripting language (R, python).
  • Statistical background essential.
  • Field experience with boats and SCUBA preferred.

links:

http://www.glfc.org/eforum/article10.html;

http://www.glsc.usgs.gov/content/hammond-bay-biological-station ;

http://www.glsc.usgs.gov/sites/default/files/infosheets/HBBS20150818.pdf