Blacksburg, VA · On-site
Postdoctoral Associate Apply now Back to search results Job no: 532276 Work type: Research Faculty ... Fish and Wildlife Conservation Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories: Engineering, Research ...
Blacksburg, VA · On-site
Postdoctoral Associate Apply now Back to search results Job no: 532276 Work type: Research Faculty ... Fish and Wildlife Conservation Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories: Engineering, Research ...
Blacksburg, VA · On-site
Postdoctoral Associate Job no: 532276 Work type: Research Faculty Senior management: Natural ... Fish and Wildlife Conservation Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories: Engineering, Research ...
Blacksburg, VA · On-site
Postdoctoral Associate Job no: 532276 Work type: Research Faculty Senior management: Natural ... Fish and Wildlife Conservation Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories: Engineering, Research ...
Specifically, the postdoctoral research associate will collect kinematic, kinetic, and electromyographic data to compare patterns of bone loading in fish fins during walking-like behaviors and then ...
Specifically, the postdoctoral research associate will collect kinematic, kinetic, and electromyographic data to compare patterns of bone loading in fish fins during walking-like behaviors and then ...
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... fish, flies, mice, mammals, microbes, and viruses. * Research how cells sense, respond, and adapt ... PhD with MINIMUM TWO (2) years of postdoctoral research experience in molecular biology, cellular ...
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Mclean, VA · On-site
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... fish, flies, mice, mammals, microbes, and viruses. * Research how cells sense, respond, and adapt ... PhD with MINIMUM TWO (2) years of postdoctoral research experience in molecular biology, cellular ...
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Work type: Research Faculty
Senior management: Natural Resources
Department: Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Engineering, Research / Scientific
Job Description
The position will begin in early 2025. The successful candidate will join a funded research project focused on improving the understanding of seabird bycatch, particularly Great Shearwaters (Ardenna gravis) and Northern Gannets (Morus bassanus), in commercial fisheries in the Northeastern U.S. and Atlantic Canada. The candidate will collaborate with partners to identify and promote the voluntary adoption of effective bycatch reduction strategies in targeted fisheries. There will also be opportunities to contribute to writing research proposals and mentoring graduate students.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in fisheries, biology/ecology, statistics, or related fields. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively
Strong communication skills
Proficiency in R, Python, or MATLAB
Familiarity with spatiotemporal analytical approaches and software
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in ecological modeling, population dynamics, or fisheries management
Familiarity with species distribution models, catch rate standardization, stock assessment models, and statistical modeling in both frequentist and Bayesian frameworks
A solid track record of publications
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensuate with experience
Review Date
2/19/25
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
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Virginia Tech, guided by its motto "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve), embraces a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to educate scholars as leaders and problem-solvers. As a comprehensive land-grant institution, it enriches the quality of life in Virginia and worldwide, fostering an inclusive community focused on knowledge, discovery, and creativity. With over 280 majors, the university serves a diverse student body of more than 36,000 across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Virginia Tech's presence extends throughout Virginia, including campuses in Northern Virginia, Roanoke, Newport News, and Richmond, along with multiple Extension offices and research centers. As a prominent global research institution, it conducts over $500 million in research annually.
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