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Salary– Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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.