Post-doc: ESA Salmonid Population and Freshwater Habitat Data Analysis

In an ongoing research project funded by NOAA-Fisheries, Bonneville Power Administration and the US Bureau of Reclamation, we are developing approached to data collection, management and analysis to support the conservation of ESA listed salmonid fish populations and their freshwater habitats. The analysis component of this project has the following goals: (i) understanding the role monitoring methods play in determining data quality and utility; (ii) developing recommendations on monitoring methods; (iii) developing process models to guide resource management decision making; and (iv) developing a data analysis framework that will form the basis of future data collection and management efforts. The project currently has an opening for a post-doctoral researcher in the data analysis group. This position will work closely with the Principal Investigator, project coordinators and contract technical staff, but would have free reign to design and conduct data analysis projects. The data analysis component of the project will require significant data reduction, description and summarization through standard univariate modeling approaches. However, the novel aspects of the work are expected to come from pattern and process exploration through multivariate approaches to ordination and classification, as well as model based methods such as, Structural Equation Modeling and MAR-1. The successful candidate will be a productive, self-directed and motivated individual interested in exploring multiple large, complex data sets through statistically based modeling approaches. Familiarity with aquatic biological processes, in particular anadromous salmonid life-cycles, is a strong plus, but not an absolute requirement. The ability to develop novel, single-use computer models, as well as make use of existing data analysis software packages, is a requirement. Formal training in model-based statistical data analysis and a demonstrated record of productivity is necessary. For further information please contact: Dr. Chris Jordan NOAA-National Marine Fisheries – Northwest Fisheries Science Center c/o US EPA Western Ecology Division Corvallis, OR chris.jordan@noaa.gov