Scientist I

Inland fish and macrophyte populations and the lake ecosystems that they inhabit face multiple threats, including climate change, fishing, and invasive species. Nevertheless, there are also "Bright Spots" - populations that have proven to be surprisingly resilient despite such threats. The incumbent will work with scientists at the UW-Madison Center for Limnology (CFL) - as well as academic and agency collaborators - to conduct analyses that seek to understand the complex interplay among these threats. Faculty and researchers at the CFL lead cutting-edge research programs in limnology, aquatic ecology, fisheries, and ecosystem science. Our work aims to understand the world's aquatic ecosystems, and to inform and inspire their stewardship.

Projects may include: identifying the biological and environmental factors that contribute to making some lakes "Bright Spots," assessing the current status of fish populations across the upper Midwest, investigating the influence of invasive aquatic plants and treatments to remove them on native macrophytes, and testing climate change theory regarding the influence of warming on body size, growth, and population dynamics of fishes. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with proposal development and helping graduate students with statistical analysis and manuscript writing.

• Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility

• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information

• Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures

• Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area

• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities

• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding

College of Letters & Science | Center for Limnology

The typical starting salary for this position is $70,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

• A PhD in Ecology, Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Natural Resources or a related field
• Minimum three years of postdoctoral research experience
• Strong quantitative skills including: statistics, mark-recapture models, demographic models, and coding in R
• A strong peer-reviewed publication record of aquatic ecology or fisheries research

• Experience developing integrated social-ecological models of recreational fisheries
• Familiarity with ecological and life history theory related to climate change impacts on fish and fisheries
• Demonstrated experience (through peer-reviewed publications) with development of demographic models and analysis of mark-recapture data

A PhD in Ecology, Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Natural Resources or a related field

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Jake Vander Zanden (mjvanderzand@wisc.edu) and Zach Feiner (zsfeiner@wisc.edu)

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