Research Associate - Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Research

Research Associate - Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries
Research

Job Title

Research Associate - Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Research

Department

Biology Department

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Job Description Summary

The Wagner Lab at Miami University (https://wagneraqualab.weebly.com/)
seeks a Research Associate. The goal of the position is to advance
our understanding of anthropogenic stressors on aquatic ecosystems
and fisheries, with an emphasis on climate change, emerging
contaminants, invasive species, and land use change. The successful
candidate will work with several dynamic and interdisciplinary
teams that will develop integrative, multidisciplinary science to
provide a system-level, comprehensive understanding of the factors
affecting aquatic ecosystems and fish population dynamics. One-year
appointment, renewable annually for up to two years, with
additional years contingent upon funding availability.

Job Description

Duties:

• Research: (60%): Conduct and oversee data collection, analysis,

and manuscript writing.

• Project/lab management (25%): Assist with establishing the

Wagner Lab at Miami University, including overseeing projects,
ordering equipment and supplies, and coordinating fieldwork.

• Team Coordination (10%): Coordinate and facilitate meetings

with project teams.

• Mentorship (5%): There is the potential to mentor Miami

undergraduate researchers and MS student researchers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Master of Science or Ph.D. in ecology, fisheries,
ecological statistics, or a related discipline with a strong
quantitative background.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skill.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively are

essential.

• Familiarity with the programming environment R, and Bayesian

hierarchical modeling.

• Successful candidate will have experience with boat and

backpack electrofishing since candidate will be expected to carry
out aquatic ecology and fisheries fieldwork.

• Expectation to present research findings at scientific

conferences and contribute to academic journal publications.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• LaTeX

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter and Resume/CV

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Tyler Wagner at wagne263@miamioh.edu.
Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from the date of
posting and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-
and tobacco-free campuses.

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Remote Work

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by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the
convenience of the University.

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