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Triploid Walleye Biology and Management - Postdoctoral Fellow

Colorado State University

Job Description

 

Full Job Description

 

Position Location
Fort Collins, CO

Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work?
Yes - Hybrid

Research Professional Position
Yes

Posting Number
202201802AP

Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title
Postdoctoral Fellows

Number of Vacancies
1

Work Hours/Week
40

Proposed Annual Salary Range
$47,000 - $49,920

Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.

Desired Start Date

 
Position End Date (if temporary)

 
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
11/21/2022

Description of Work Unit
The Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology expands the frontiers of knowledge through broad-based expertise in applied ecology, quantitative methods, and human dimensions in the conservation and management of fish and wildlife. We teach students to think critically about environmental issues and become ecologically literate citizens with the training to be successful in graduate school and in careers with natural resources agencies, firms, and non-government organizations. Our outreach efforts contribute significantly to life-long learning by assisting individuals and agencies to solve complex environmental problems and to be good stewards of our nation’s natural resources.

Position Summary
The postdoctoral fellow will work under the supervision of Drs Brett Johnson and Chris Myrick, and with Dr. Adam Hansen of Colorado Parks and Wildlife to address the project objectives. Limited part-time remote work potential.

Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, Colorado State University has mandated vaccinations against COVID-19. Faculty and staff are required to submit their vaccine status or declare an exemption. More information about the vaccination mandate can be found on the CSU COVID-19 Information & Resources site here:
https://covid.colostate.edu/pandemic-preparedness-team-broad-guidance-for-all-summer-and-fall-2021-activities/

Required Job Qualifications
  • Ph.D. degree in pertinent field of fish biology, zoology, or ecology by start date of position.
  • Strong publication record (proportional to career stage) including first-authored papers in fisheries and aquatic sciences-related journals.
  • Research experience with triploid fish.

Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Experience working in collaborative research settings.
  • Experience communicating with agency personnel and stakeholders regarding applied research outcomes.
  • Experience in applying fish aging, diet analysis and calorimetry methods, data analysis, and interpretation.
  • Demonstrated competency with R programming language and software, Bayesian modeling, and handling large datasets.
  • Experience with fish bioenergetics models and other models of fish growth.
  • Strong written communication skills.

Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties

 

Job Duty Category
Research

Duty/Responsibility
Perform laboratory analysis of whole fish, fish tissues, and diet samples employing dissection, identification, aging, and calorimetry methods. Perform data analysis employing appropriate statistical algorithms. Interpret research findings and define scope and conclusions of research findings.

Percentage Of Time
15
Job Duty Category
Publication

Duty/Responsibility
Write research papers on research findings for appropriate journals. Develop effective figures and images to convey main messages. Submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals, and engage with review process to get manuscripts published

Percentage Of Time
80
Job Duty Category
Project management

Duty/Responsibility
Communicate with relevant agency personnel, stakeholders, and peers on project progress, developments, and products. Monitor project budget to keep costs within budgeted amounts.

Percentage Of Time
5
Application Details

 

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than November 21, 2022, for full consideration at:
https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/115723. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
  • Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
  • Resume
  • Transcripts (for each degree earned that is listed under qualifications) uploaded in the ‘Official Transcripts’ or ‘Unofficial Transcripts’ slot.
  • Degree Conferral (copy of diploma if transcripts do not include confirmation that degree was awarded) uploaded in the ‘Other’ slot.
  • References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor.

 

References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contact
Brett Johnson (brett.johnson@colostate.edu)

EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.

Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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