RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 2 - ECOLOGY

Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email UWHires and we will be happy to assist you.Department: SCHOOL OF AQUATIC AND FISHERY SCIENCES (SAFS)Job Location Detail: NOAA Fisheries telework location, Seattle WA and Columbia Basin Research, SAFS, UW, Seattle WAPosting Date: 10/14/2024Closing Info: Closes On 11/12/2024Union Position: YesShift: First ShiftBenefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.FIELD OF RESEARCHThe field of research is ecosystem sciences, including ecosystem-based fisheries management related to salmon. Salmon respond to bottom-up forcing through climate impacts on primary production, competition with forage fish, jellyfish, and important fishery targets such as hake and top-down forcing from marine mammals, sea birds, and piscivorous fish.PURPOSE OF RESEARCHThe purpose of the research is to better capture marine processes related to salmon responses, predict related impacts from climate change, and explore scenarios of mitigation for management.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe position's major duties and responsibilities include:

• Designing quantitative methods with collaborators to answer questions related to the purpose of the research.
• Conducting analytical models.
• Documenting the methods and models.
• Sharing documented code.
• Writing manuscript(s) for peer-reviewed scientific journal publication.
• Presenting research to peers and at regional conferences.
• Collaborating with other researchers and managers to coordinate work with other projects of life cycle modeling.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in Ecology, Biometry or related field, and two years of ecological research experience or other relevant experience; OR Equivalent combination of education/experience.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge and experience with R, Stan, or other relevant analytical software.
• Strong quantitative skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write manuscripts for peer-reviewed scientific journal publication.
• Experience with open science practices.
• Experience with Git/GitHub or other version control systems.
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, ethical, and professional interpersonal relationships.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Interest in supporting the scientific process leading to insights and understanding of natural resources and ecological processes to help with conservation, fishery management, research, and collaboration with communities.
  • At least three years of research experience in quantitative ecology of salmon in the marine environment.
  • A Master's degree or Ph.D. degree in Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, Biometry, Data Science or a related field.
  • Experience with analytical methods related to food web dynamics, survival, ecosystems, climate change and management.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, stay organized, and execute logical judgement.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct Bayesian methods.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, including team ethic and relationship building.The position is currently funded for 2.5 years (or 30 months); the position may be extended beyond 2.5 years based on availability of funding.Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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