Gulf of Maine Research Institute · 1 day ago
Climate Adaptation Postdoctoral Research Associate
Portland, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $70K/yrThe Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) develops and delivers collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges. They are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead and collaborate on research related to climate adaptation in marine fisheries and fishing communities, focusing on the impacts of climate change and adaptation strategies.
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Responsibilities
Design and conduct research to understand how marine fisheries (including aquaculture) and fishing communities are impacted by and responding to climate-related ecosystem changes, as well as factors that influence adaptation options and outcomes
Lead the design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation of qualitative research related to climate adaptation and resilience, and advise other project collaborators conducting qualitative research on similar topics as needed
Build partnerships, facilitate communication, and engage diverse groups in research activities
Collaborate with GMRI teams and community partners to support vulnerability assessments and resilience planning in fishing communities and to share insights gained from those experiences
Compile and deliver quantitative information related to changes in marine ecosystems and fish populations for community-based assessment and planning efforts
Communicate research results through peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations for scientific and practitioner audiences, public-facing documents, and public speaking engagements
Contribute to (and eventually lead) competitive grant proposals
Participate in working groups and research networks related to climate adaptation in fisheries as relevant opportunities arise
Participate in lab and GMRI staff meetings and other activities, including peer groups and mentorship roles
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in a marine social science discipline (e.g., anthropology, sociology, policy, or interdisciplinary program with strong social science training)
Strong background and familiarity with literature and theories associated with climate adaptation and resilience
Experience designing and conducting qualitative social science research, including IRB protocols
Experience coding, analyzing, synthesizing, interpreting, and presenting qualitative social science data
Experience in marine fisheries and understanding of their management context
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders and partners
Strong written and oral communication skills, as evidenced through publications in the peer-reviewed scientific literature and presentations to a variety of audiences
Ability and willingness to travel for fieldwork, meetings, workshops, conferences, and other purposes as needed
Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and partnerships effectively
Fluent in English
Eligible to work in the United States
Preferred
Experience working across natural and social science disciplines
Experience and expertise related to quantitative data collection and analyses in social sciences
Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate results from ecological and fisheries data
Understanding of fisheries science, stock assessment, and management processes
Experience engaging directly with resource users, community leaders, tribal entities, or other groups relevant to research topics
Experience working across research-to-practice pipeline
Experience working with transdisciplinary research teams
Experience organizing workshops
Experience managing projects, including administrative responsibilities
Experience contributing to the development and writing of grant proposals
Ability to work in a statistical computing environment (e.g., R)
Fluency in a language other than English
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Company
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
GMRI is a neutral, nonprofit organization.
Founded in 1968
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.54MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationUS Department of EnergyMaine Technology Institute
2023-11-09Grant· $0.67M
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Nana Annan
Chief Operating Officer
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