Fellow (Post Doc)

This postdoctoral research associate will lead independent and coordinate collaborative research to identify long-term dynamics of fish communities in river and reservoir ecosystems. This 2-year position is part of two projects funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

The Division of Biology at Kansas State University is composed of a dynamic group of tenure-track, research, and instructional faculty, as well as a large number of postdoctoral research associates, graduate students, and support staff. All of these individuals are essential to accomplish the Division of Biology's mission, to generate and disseminate high-quality biological scientific knowledge through teaching, research, service, and outreach. The research, teaching, and service interests of these individuals, spanning all areas of biological research, teaching and training at the postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate levels, as well as service and outreach contributions to the broader scientific community and the public.

This position is On-site. N/A

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed a PhD degree in Fisheries Biology or a related field. The degree requirement is necessary to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.
• Strong quantitative skills, including experience with large multivariate datasets.
• Strong oral communication skills, as demonstrated by maturity and emotional intelligence during interactions with individuals with diverse backgrounds and goals.
• Strong written communication skills, including a record of completing manuscripts in a timely fashion.
• Ability to conduct productive work both independently and as part of a collaborative team, including state and federal agency biologists.
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with and understanding of fish ecology and management.
• Ability to bring creativity and novel perspective to bear on the broad research topic.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

• Apply online

Applications close on: September 18,2026

$48,000 - $53,000