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Position Information
Position Title:
FRA (I, II, or III) or ARS – Blue Crab Stock Assessment
Functional Title:
Position Number:
Job Description:
The overarching goal of the research project is to develop and implement stock assessment models for blue crab in the Chesapeake Bay. This role will have primary responsibility for developing and applying statistical models to estimate blue crab abundance, natural and fishing mortality rates, and biological reference points. This project provides an exciting opportunity for cutting edge quantitative fisheries science using state space length-structured assessment approaches, spatial models, and working within a multi-institution research team composed of academic and agency scientists. Duties include analyzing fishery dependent and fishery independent data, working collaboratively with the research team on model development and implementation, preparing written reports, and presenting scientific information at assessment meetings and scientific conferences.
FTE:
1.0
Unit:
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Location:
Solomons, MD
Job Category Status:
Faculty
Minimum Qualifications:
Desired qualifications include a Ph.D. in fisheries or a related field, experience applying or developing stock assessment models, experience managing and analyzing large fisheries data sets, and programming in statistical languages like R, AD Model Builder, or Template Model Builder. Use of database and statistical software packages is required. Candidates should have strong written and oral communications skills and demonstrated experience applying fisheries models.
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
EEO Statement:
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Center’s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director of Human Relations, Center Administration, P.O. Box 775, Cambridge, MD 21613.
FLSA:
Exempt
Salary Range:
$45,000 - $69,000
University Information:
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science unleashes the power of science to transform the way society understands and manages the environment. By conducting cutting-edge research into today’s most pressing environmental problems, we are developing new ideas to help guide our state, nation, and world toward a more environmentally sustainable future through five research centers—the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, the Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore, and the Maryland Sea Grant College in College Park. www.umces.edu
Additional Information:
The position will be based in Solomons, Maryland. The position cannot be completely remote. Hybrid working schedule allowed, but the person must reside in a commutable distance.
This position has a term of 18 months.
This position has a term of 18 months.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number:
F128P
Number of Vacancies:
1.0
Open Date:
05/21/2024
Review Start Date:
06/17/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Special Instructions Summary:
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Salary : $45,000 - $69,000