Position: Post-doctoral Research Associate
Affiliation: Oklahoma State University
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Location: Flexible. Office space provided in Columbus, OH or Stillwater, OK. Will consider remote work for qualified applicants.
Appointments: 17 months with possible extension contingent on performance and availability of funding.
Salary: $52,000. Includes raise after first 6 months
Start Date: Negotiable, available now.
Last Day to Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled
The Freshwater Community Ecology Lab is seeking a post-doctoral research associate to
investigate drivers of fish distributions and population dynamics. The successful candidate will
work closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to identify drivers of rare and
endemic native darter occupancy and abundance in the Ouachita Highlands using one of the
USFWS longest running (25 years) aquatic monitoring datasets. The project will integrate
multiple data types and modeling approaches to link long-term fish responses to environmental
variability. Primary job tasks include writing, working with collaborators, data management and
manipulation, and quantitative modeling. Some travel may be required to work with
collaborators and visit field sites in southeast Oklahoma, but will be covered by the project.
We encourage all interested people to apply despite preconceived notions of their own
experience as it relates to the project objectives. For example, we encourage those with diverse
backgrounds in ecology, biology, mathematics, statistics, fisheries, wildlife biology, or other
closely related disciplines to apply. We will consider applications from applicants with masters
degrees with strong quantitative skills and a strong publication record.
The Freshwater Community Ecology Lab and Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife
Research Unit are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering
an environment where diversity of background and thought is accepted and encouraged.
This project will be in close collaboration with US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Oklahoma
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, and Ohio State University. We can offer flexibility
regarding the location of the position, including Columbus, OH, Stillwater, OK, or remote work.
For more specific information about the projects, please contact
lindsey.bruckerhoff@okstate.edu.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MS in ecology, fisheries, wildlife biology, conservation biology, applied mathematics, statistics, natural resources, or a closely related discipline
- Highly motivated with a strong work ethic
- Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.
- A valid US driver’s license (without restrictions)
Desired Qualifications:
- PhD in ecology, fisheries, wildlife biology, conservation biology, applied mathematics, statistics, natural resources, or a closely related discipline
- Strong quantitative skills
- Experience in occupancy modeling, demographic modeling, or related fields.
- Experience working in aquatic systems
To Apply: Interested applicants should send a CV, cover letter, and contact information for 3
references to lindsey.bruckerhoff@okstate.edu with “darter research specialist” as the subject
line. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received.