Open date: August 15th, 2016
Next review date: September 12th, 2016
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: October 7th, 2016
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
1.) The Statewide Monitoring Fellow will focus on development of novel sampling plans and predictive models to compare monitoring data to model projections to inform effective adaptive management of the MPAs. This position will be hosted by CDFW in Belmont, CA, and the CDFW mentor will be Becky Ota.
2.) The ROV Data Integration Fellow will develop innovative approaches to analyzing spatially explicit visual data currently being collected by CDFW in statewide surveys of MPAs using remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). This position will be hosted by CDFW in Eureka, CA, and the CDFW mentor will be Mike Prall.
3.) The Fishery/MPA Integration Fellow will focus on development of effective methods for the integration of MPAs into fisheries management under the Marine Life Management Act. This position will be hosted by UC Davis in Davis, CA, and the CDFW mentor will be Sonke Mastrup who is based in Sacramento, CA.
Work by the postdoctoral fellows at these three locations will be closely coordinated through frequent electronic and face-to-face meetings. Each position is funded for 18 months, and they will all begin at the same, earliest possible time. The participating UCD mentors are Marissa Baskett, Louis Botsford, Alan Hastings, John Largier, and Steven Morgan. Full position descriptions are available for each of the positions at http://cmsi.ucdavis.edu/resources/graduate-postdoc.html. Together these postdocs provide a unique opportunity to work at the academia-agency interface and advance the science of adaptive management in the context of one of the world’s most extensive MPA networks.
We seek individuals with a PhD in Ecology, Fisheries, Marine Science or a related field and research expertise in at least one of: MPAs, fisheries science, population dynamics, spatial ecology or ecosystem management. The research will be highly collaborative, so the individuals will need to have experience and interest in effectively working in interdisciplinary teams on cross-cutting issues. Applicants should have programming skills in languages such as R, Matlab or Python.
ONLINE APPLICATION: Interested candidates should submit: a) a one-page cover letter that includes which of the three positions you are applying for (you will need to indicate in the letter if you are applying for more than one position and indicate your preferred position), and your anticipated start date, b) your CV, c) statement of research - a two-page description of your relevant background and anticipated approach to the problem you would be addressing (including proposed UCD mentors), d) the names and contact information of three scientists (referees) familiar with your work. Once entered, applicants will electronically request letters from referees who will then be prompted by email with upload instructions for their letter of recommendation. And e) applicants also have the option of submitting a diversity statement as noted. Refer to the on-line instructions for further information. For full consideration, application and all materials (including letters of recommendation) must be received by September 12, 2016. Please submit all materials to https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF01192. Review of applications will begin on September 15, and positions will remain open until filled. Email any questions to Shauna Oh (sjoh@ucdavis.edu). The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect for diversity.
JOB LOCATION
Belmont, CA; Eureka, CA; Davis, CA
LEARN MORE
More information about this recruitment: http://cmsi.ucdavis.edu/resources/graduate-postdoc.html
DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter - One page cover letter that includes which of the three positions you are applying for (you will need to indicate in the letter if you are applying for more than one position, and indicate your preferred position), and your anticipated start date.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Research - A two page description of your relevant background and anticipated approach to the problem you would be addressing (including proposed UCD mentors).
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Diversity contributions documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit http://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/diversity/equity_inclusion/index.html for guidelines about writing a diversity statement and why one is requested. (Optional)
REFERENCES
3 letters of reference required
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