Research associate

NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center Beaufort Laboratory and Duke
University Nicholas School of the Environment

Effects of Coastal Hypoxia on Fish and Fisheries in the northern Gulf of
Mexico

Description: Support is available for a full-time research assistant to
participate in a project addressing the ecological and economic effects
of hypoxia on fisheries in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico. The project
is in collaboration with researchers at the National Marine Fisheries
Service Beaufort and Galveston labs, and in the Nicholas School of the
Environment at Duke University. We seek a candidate with interests at
the interface of ecology, fisheries, and marine policy who has
experience with GIS, modeling, and/or statistical analysis of large
datasets. There is also the opportunity to participate in field efforts
in the Gulf, present results at scientific meetings and author
manuscripts, and interact with other researchers in the region.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a M.S. degree in
ecology, fisheries, statistics, or a related field. Strong quantitative
skills, including experience with ArcGis and R (or comparable
statistical packages), are highly desired. The successful candidate
should be motivated and capable of working independently as well as
within a group of interdisciplinary scientists.

Location: The successful candidate will be located at the NOAA
Southeast Fisheries Science Center Beaufort lab in Beaufort, North
Carolina. This area is home to three university marine labs (Duke, NC
State, and UNC-Chapel Hill) and the headquarters of the North Carolina
Division of Marine Fisheries. The region has a reasonable cost of
living and easy access to a number of coastal habitats and recreational
opportunities along the Crystal Coast. Some travel to the Gulf and the
nearby Raleigh-Durham area is required.

Salary: Salary is $32,000 -$37,000 commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

How to Apply: To apply please electronically submit a cover letter
describing your interest in the position, a CV, and the names and
contact information for three references to Kevin Craig
(Kevin.Craig@noaa.gov). Inquiries regarding the position are welcome.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a
suitable candidate is found. Start date is flexible but ideally the
successful candidate would begin in summer or fall of 2011.