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Job Offer: Research Associate: Quantitative Ecologist (Internal Employment Opportunity):Oregon State UniversityJob description:Research Associate: Quantitative Ecologist (Internal Employment Opportunity)Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.This is an Internal Employment OpportunityWhen applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information Contact Us by: Melanie Davis melanie.davis@oregonstate.edu 541-737-1961 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Position DetailsPosition InformationDepartment Fisheries and Wildlife (AFW) Position Title Research Associate Job Title Research Associate: Quantitative Ecologist (Internal Employment Opportunity) Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary This is an Internal Employment Opportunity The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Sciences invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Research Associate position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head. The Research Associate (RA) will be a part of the Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences at OSU in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey and Nisqually Indian Tribe. The RA will use data from the Nisqually River Delta in southern Puget Sound, Washington, USA to model the Nisqually fall Chinook salmon population under varying hatchery, harvest, and habitat conditions. College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. Positions with primary responsibility for Extension and outreach are likewise committed to learner success through programming appropriate for diverse audience. FWCS is an academic unit that reports to the College of Agricultural Sciences. The Department is composed of approximately 300 staff, including academic faculty, research adjuncts, classified staff, graduate students, and temporary staff. Over $8 million of externally funded grants and contracts are received each year in support of science focused on basic ecological research, conservation, and sustainable use of fish and wildlife and their habitats. The Department is the largest in the College of Agricultural Sciences, with over 1000 students in 8 degree and certificate programs, including one Bachelor of Science degree, five graduate degrees, and two graduate certificates. We are a vibrant department that promotes a supportive ?family? atmosphere for all students and employees. Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply expertise, tools and expertise to build a better future for all. FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total compensates Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. • Retirement savings paid by the university. • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to lgain more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 50% Use an integrated population model to estimate Chinook salmon population parameters under different management and climate change scenarios. Perform field research and collection at field site as needed. 25% Derive spatially explicit carrying capacity estimates to inform wild Chinook salmon recovery goals and hatchery management strategies. 25% Develop and publish resource guide and decision support tool for restoration practitioners in Puget Sound. What You Will Need PhD in in fisheries, wildlife biology, quantitative ecology, or a related field. candidates must demonstrate a commitment to working professionally and inclusively with people from diverse backgrounds, especially Tribal nations. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030. What We Would Like You to Have A strong quantitative background, preferably with practice applying integrated population models, age structured population models, stock-recruitment functions, state-space models, spatially explicit models, and using Bayesian methods A demonstrated record of sharing their research in peer-reviewed outlets Excellent communication expertise and the capability to effectively work with agency collaborators and stakeholders A background in fisheries ecology and management with a particular focus on hatchery production, commercial harvest practices, and/or coastal habitat restoration An interest in Tribal fisheries management practice facilitating workshops to gauge stakeholder needs and values Working Conditions / Work Schedule The position will take place in an office environment at the OSU Corvallis campus with the option for a hybrid or remote work schedule. Periodic travel to visit the field site and meet with collaborators in Olympia, Washington will be required. Pay Method income Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time income Range income is commensurate with expertise, education and practice Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/154968 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P08339UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 07/31/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 08/07/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Internal Special Instructions to candidates This is an Internal Employment Opportunity When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information Contact Us by: Melanie Davis melanie.davis@oregonstate.edu 541-737-1961 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Please describe your practice using population modeling techniques and other quantitative methods. (Open Ended Question) » * Have you worked with and/or analyzed large ecological datasets? If so, please provide examples. (Open Ended Question) » * Describe your practice facilitating stakeholder and cooperator workshops and meetings to gauge stakeholder needs. (Open Ended Question) » * Internal employment opportunities are filled from within the institution by candidates who are current, or recent, members of the OSU Community. Please indicate how you meet this criterion. See: http://hr.oregonstate.edu/jobs/oeshtxt/111 for details. (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Cover Letter » Curriculum VitaeOptional Documents » VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed) Skills:
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