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University of California - Santa Cruz

Fisheries Collaborative Program Specialist Pool

University of California - Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061


Position overviewPosition title:

FCP Specialists (Junior, Assistant, Associate and Specialist ranks)Salary range:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. A reasonable estimate for a full-time position is $51,300 - $181,000.Percent time:

Full-time (100%), but in some cases may be less than full-time based on the unit's research need and/or availability of funding.Anticipated start:

Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit's need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments to the Specialist title series made from January 2024 through January 2025.Position duration:

Initial appointments are typically for a period of one year, but in some cases may be for a shorter period of time based on the unit's research need and/or availability of funding. Reappointment may be considered contingent upon the availability of work and appropriate funding.Application WindowOpen date:

December 1, 2023Most recent review date:

Tuesday, Jan 2, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.Final date:

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.Position descriptionThe Fisheries Collaborative Program (FCP) in the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of specialists who may be appointed to support research on the conservation and management of California's living marine resources in one or more of the following areas:Salmon ecology (including biophysical ecology, modeling, acoustic telemetry, and landscape and seascape ecology)Fisheries assessment (including habitat and groundfish ecology and assessment modeling)Molecular ecology and genetic analysisEcosystem forecastingSalmon life historyClimate and ecosystemsCoastWatch / PolarWatchFisheries resources (including advanced survey technologies, oceanography, and coastal pelagic and highly migratory marine species)The FCP fosters research collaborations between NOAA scientists, UCSC faculty, IMS researchers, and students. The research activities of the FCP include field studies, laboratory experiments, modeling, and computational studies involving marine and freshwater species and habitats. Comprehensive studies are being conducted on the ecology and life history of Pacific salmonids and other fishes. FCP research supports the conservation of coastal biodiversity and the sustainable management of fisheries resources.Under the direction of an assigned UCSC IMS academic supervisor and NOAA Science Advisor(s), the FCP specialists will use their expertise to contribute to various field and laboratory research projects; analyze datasets; and contribute to presentations, reports, and peer-reviewed publications.Applicants with expertise in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: population modeling, analysis of animal movement, tagging and tracking of aquatic species, species interactions, habitat analysis, predator-prey relationships, impacts of climate on marine organisms, computer programming (e.g., MATLAB, R, etc.), database management, and/or statistical analysis.The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.Fisheries Collaborative Program:

https://fisheries.ucsc.edu/Institute of Marine Sciences:

https://ims.ucsc.edu/QualificationsBasic qualifications

(required at the time the application is submitted)REQUIRED RESEARCH EXPERIENCEExperience contributing to field or laboratory studies in the areas of fisheries biology, natural resource management, marine science, zoology or other related field.MINIMUM DEGREE/PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCEJunior Specialist rank:

Baccalaureate degree (or foreign equivalent) in fisheries sciences and management, marine biology, biological oceanography, ocean/marine sciences, oceanography, ecology, evolutionary biology, environmental science, biology, or a related field.

Assistant Specialist rank:

Master's degree or a baccalaureate degree and a minimum of two years of post-baccalaureate experience. Degree must be in fisheries sciences and management, marine biology, biological oceanography, ocean/marine sciences, oceanography, ecology, evolutionary biology, environmental science, biology, or a related field.

Associate Specialist rank:

Master's degree or a baccalaureate degree and a minimum of six years of post-baccalaureate experience. Degree must be in fisheries sciences and management, marine biology, biological oceanography, ocean/marine sciences, oceanography, ecology, evolutionary biology, environmental science, biology, or a related field.

Specialist rank:

Must possess a doctoral degree or baccalaureate degree and ten or more years of post-baccalaureate experience. Degree must be in fisheries sciences and management, marine biology, biological oceanography, ocean/marine sciences, oceanography, ecology, evolutionary biology, environmental science, biology, or a related field.

Application RequirementsDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.

Apply link:

https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01661Help contact:

fcp@ucsc.eduAbout UC Santa CruzThe University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.Job location: Santa Cruz, California

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