POSITION DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE
ENVIRONMENT COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES CORNELL UNIVERSITY
POSITION: Postdoctoral Associate
STARTING DATE: July 1, 2021
LOCATION: Department of Natural Resources and the
Environment
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The College of Agriculture
and Life Sciences at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates
who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of
all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from
underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. We are looking for a highly motivated
person to work with a team of scientists at Cornell University (Rudstam,
Watkins, Sethi) and the USGS Great Lakes Science Center (Esselman, Warner,
O’Brien, Yule and others) to advance acoustic survey approaches and investigate
spatial ecology of fish and invertebrates in Laurentian Great Lakes. This is a
two year project, with potential for extension for additional years. The
research will involve state of the art acoustics equipment deployed on autonomous
underwater vehicles and Saildrones, as well as from traditional survey vessels.
Together with the PIs, the incumbent will develop automated analysis procedures
for large amounts of acoustic data, evaluate fish avoidance of survey vessels
and the implications for fisheries assessment, and contribute to the
development of the next generation automated survey techniques. Acoustic survey
data will also be used to investigate questions about species distributions and
associated food web interactions in the Great Lakes. The incumbent will be based at Cornell
University in Ithaca, with periodic travel to the USGS Great Lakes Science
Center in Ann Arbor Michigan to interface with collaborators and participate in
field data collections. Research 100%
The responsibilities of this position
include:
1) analysis of acoustic data and
development of automated scripts for analyzing large amount of data with existing
software (Echoview, R, Python);
2) collaborate with USGS scientists on
field data collection;
3) analysis of fish avoidance and
biases associated with acoustics “dead” zones using the acoustic data; 4)
presentation of results at scientific meetings and to regional management
groups, and publications in the primary literature.
This position is an opportunity to be
at the forefront of development and analysis of spatial fisheries data in the
Great Lakes with implications for fisheries and aquatic ecology across the
globe.
One
year term position with renewal possible contingent on funding, performance,
and available work.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
·
Ph.D. in fisheries,
ecology, marine biology, bioinformatics, limnology or related fields.
· Strong quantitative
background: ability to deal with large datasets using computational methods, proficiency
in R or other applicable software packages, ability to develop scripts for R
and Echoview, and statistical modeling.
·
Interest in
fisheries, fisheries acoustics, aquatic ecology, and spatial ecology.
·
Evidence of
ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
·
Willingness to
perform both field research and laboratory analyses.
SALARY:
Competitive, commensurate with
background and experience. An attractive fringe benefits package is
available.
All components of the application must be submitted through
Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18693.
Interested applicants should submit:
(1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a letter of interest, including a brief description
of how this position relates to their career plans, (3) statement of contribution to diversity, equity,
and inclusion, and (4)
the names and contact information of three references.
We will begin reviewing
applications on May 27th, 2021 and will continue until the position
is filled.
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s
heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected
Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful
preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near
Indian reservations.
Employment Assistance:
For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
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Pay Ranges: The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
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