University of Connecticut · 3 months ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Marine Sciences, Ocean Modeling and Sea Scallop Fishery Adaptation
New London County, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$62K/yr - $62K/yrThe University of Connecticut is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Marine Sciences to work on a project focused on enhancing the adaptive capacity of the Atlantic Sea Scallop fishery under changing ocean conditions. The role involves developing forecasts of scallop growth and mortality, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to ecological forecasting and fisheries management.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement coupled MOM6–DEB forecasts of scallop growth and mortality in rotational management areas
Evaluate the skill of oceanographic forecasts for environmental variables influencing scallop physiology
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of oceanographers, ecosystem modelers, social scientists, and industry partners
Contribute to workshops, stakeholder engagement, and communication of results to management agencies and fishing communities
Prepare peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and project reports
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in oceanography, marine science, fisheries science, climate science, or a closely related discipline by the start of appointment
Demonstrated experience with numerical modeling, ocean forecasting, or biophysical coupling
Experience with ocean biogeochemical cycling, including carbon, oxygen, and nutrient cycles, through courses or research experience
Experience in scientific programming (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, or Fortran)
Experience communicating clearly and effectively in written and oral formats
Demonstrated experience with or ability to pursue research independently
Preferred
Experience with Earth system or regional ocean models (e.g., MOM6, ROMS) and/or Dynamic Energy Budget modeling
Demonstrated experience working in interdisciplinary and collaborative research settings
Experience with engaged research
Experience with fisheries science, ecological forecasting, or decision-support tool development
Publications related to the minimum qualifications (e.g., oceanography, marine sciences, fisheries, science, climate science, etc.)
Research experience with forecasts or projections
Benefits
Employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn
Access to employer-sponsored retirement plans with matching funds
Company
University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut is a public research university that operates multiple campuses across Connecticut.
Founded in 1895
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.68MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyUS Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-30Grant· $10M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-06-21Grant· $4.5M
Leadership Team
Mingyu Qiao
Assistant Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (tenure-track)
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