Professor Chris Anderson’s Lab at the University of Washington, seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Scholar in the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. The position is supported by gift funding to support the enhanced use of economic, social, and ecological data to support the implementation of effective fishery management. This is a full-time, 24-month position (with possibility of extension based on funding) located at the University of Washington. The candidate hired into this position will have the opportunity to contribute to an international research dialogue about how fishery management balances economic, social, and ecological goals in both developed and low-income country contexts.
Dr. Anderson’s Lab is dedicated to research that focuses on understanding how the incentives presented by different forms of fishery management affect fleetwide economic and social outcomes, and especially how fisheries support economic development.
We seek a postdoctoral scholar to take leadership in research, data collection, analysis, writing, and publication using a variety of databases on global fisheries management housed at UW. Possible research includes describing the status of fisheries in supporting economic and community success, and describing how success varies with different types of fishery management and other enabling conditions.
The project: Key data will be the Fishery Performance Indicators (FPIs), which capture the ecological, economic and community performance of fisheries, and have been scored for nearly 200 fisheries worldwide. The candidate will:
The salary for this position will be $65,508 per year, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.
The ideal candidate will:
The position will start as soon as possible, but no later than Sept 15, 2023. An earlier start date may be required for candidates who will need more time for training. The initial appointment will be 100% FTE for two years, with potential renewal based on funding.
Application Instructions
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For any queries about this position, please reach out to Professor Chris Anderson at cmand@uw.edu.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
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