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Salary– DOE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and Analysis

• Leading or assisting in developing models of salmon survival, abundances, growth, and migration.
• Developing appropriate statistical algorithms for updating model parameters estimates.
• Working with database manager to organize the fish data and environmental covariates.
• Analyzing data and producing interactive graphical visualizations.
• Documenting versions of models and research in progress.
• Applying creative methods for applied research relevant to mechanistic, ecological processes; decision-making; and management of natural resources.
  
  Written Communication
• Leading and collaborating on writing for peer-reviewed publications.
• Writing sections of technical reports in coordination with other researchers.
• Co-authoring short pieces for public audiences.
  
  Verbal Communication
• Effectively communicating with collaborators, project sponsors, and stakeholders on research at meetings.
• Presenting research at scientific conferences.
• Creating video tutorials for greater accessibility of research and methods.
  
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  
  
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and two years of related experience.
  
  Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
  
  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  
  
• Working knowledge and experience with R, stan, or other relevant analytical software.
• Experience with open science practices.
• Knowledgeable of Bayesian statistical methods.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting.
  
  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  
  
• Masters Degree in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Ecology, Biometry, or related field, AND at least three years in related area or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including team ethics and relationship-building.
• Knowledge of Pacific salmon and steelhead ecology.
• Experience working with live aquatic animals in the laboratory or in the field.
• Experience in project management and coordination.
• Experience or interest in conducting research on climate change impacts on salmon and steelhead or other natural resource.
• Experience or interest in modeling river temperatures or other river conditions.
  
  University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.