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Postdoctoral research associate in shark genomics and modeling

The Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences (OEMS) at the Florida Institute of Technology seeks a Ph.D. student and a postdoctoral researcher to join the Shark Conservation Lab under the supervision of Dr. Toby Daly-Engel. This position is funded by the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) to run for one year. The successful candidate will oversee the integrative modeling of functional genomics with fisheries data, with the opportunity to conduct field work with collaborators, mentor students, and interact with an active research community.

Job Responsibilities:

The postdoc will take a leadership role in developing genetic species distribution models to predict future availability of Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) for sportfishes in the southeastern US, with a focus on Atlantic nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum). In addition, the postdoc will assist and support the PhD student in identifying nurse shark ecotypes for model input, and estimating population connectivity and viability. The position will involve the management and analysis of large datasets, writing and publishing of peer-reviewed journal articles, and mentoring student researchers with the support of the PI.

Knowledge and Skills:

Research experience with bioinformatics, genomics, species distribution modeling, or some combination thereof. Strong written and spoken English language skills. Interpersonal skills needed to work in a team and to mentor students. Strong statistical and data management skills. Ability to work independently and to identify and solve problems. Organizational leadership skills with an ability to facilitate collaborative relationships with peers, supervisors, and institutions. The ability to conduct manuscript searches and a background in the relevant literature.

Required Education:

Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, Genomics, Statistics, or related field. The candidates selected for these positions may be required to provide documentation of the highest degree completed.

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