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The postdoc will have a strong background in fish ecology and an understanding of stream hydrology of groundwater dominated and precipitation derived rivers. The candidate will be responsible for sampling native fishes and analyzing otoliths to assess growth and incubation timing (among other factors) in numerous rivers across California and elsewhere. The candidate will conduct statistical analyses to relate environmental covariates to fish response variables (e.g., growth). A primary goal of the project will be to understand how selection pressures differ between ecosystems and result in differences in key life history traits of native salmonids between river types (runoff, spring-fed, etc.). Previous work with otoliths is a plus, but not required. The candidate will prepare at least one peer-reviewed publication and will also have opportunities to explore independent lines of research inquiry. The candidate will be based at the Center for Watershed Sciences and Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology at UC Davis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in ecology, fish biology, conservation ecology, or related field.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
1) expertise in fish ecology and/or hydrology
2) strong communication and organizational skills
3) have experience with ecological data analysis and modeling, especially in R programming language
4) exceptional data management skills and interest in transparent and reproducible science
4) a strong publication record or the potential for developing one.

SALARY & BENEFITS:
Commensurate on experience with a minimum salary of $64,480.00.
benefits included for 12 months duration appointment at full time of 100%.

HOW TO APPLY:
http://recruit.ucdavis.edu
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
one‐page cover letter,
Curriculum Vitae
Names and contact information of at least two references familiar with your work.

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