Post-Doctoral Position Available
Pelagic Fish Ecology or Fisheries Acoustics
Prince William Sound Science Center
For further information on the Prince William Sound Science Center,
please go to:
http://www.pwssc.net
The Prince William Sound Science Center, a non-profit research and
education institution located on the shores of Prince William Sound
(http://www.pwssc.net) in Cordova, Alaska, is seeking a highly motivated
and enthusiastic person for a post-doctoral research position focused on
pelagic fish assessment and ecology. This individual will join a
multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional team working on the ecosystem
dynamics of Prince William Sound.
Applicants are required to have fisheries research experience.
Experience with fisheries acoustics is highly desirable. Experience with
Pacific herring or other forage fish is also desirable. The position
with involve ship time within Prince William Sound. The successful
applicant will be expected to work independently, but in collaboration
with researchers, be able to publish the research findings in
peer-reviewed scientific journals as well as write proposals, reports,
and other publications. The ideal applicant will be organized, self
motivated, independent, pro-active, have a proven ability to produce
tangible results from significant or difficult tasks, have strong
communication skills, be able to work as part of a research team, and
complement the research interests of existing personnel. Travel may be
required. This position is for two years commencing in 2006 with
extension contingent on funding. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian
citizens or have U.S. Permanent Residence status.
Please send electronically your curriculum vitae, a statement of
research interests, how you think you would fit into our organization,
your professional experiences, and the names of three references with
their contact information to:
Dr. Richard Thorne
Prince William Sound Science Center
P.O. Box 705
Cordova, AK 99574
E-mail: thorne [at] pwssc.gen.ak.us
Review of applications will begin on Monday, 16 January 2006. The
position is open until filled.