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Miami University of Ohio

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Research Associate - Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Research Miami University of Ohio in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Available

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United States

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Miami University of Ohio

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Environmental Science
Biology
Invasive Species Management
Freshwater Ecology
Hierarchical Modeling
Statistics
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About this position

Research Associate - Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Research at Miami University is centered in the Wagner Lab and the Biology Department. The position supports research on anthropogenic stressors affecting aquatic ecosystems and fisheries, with a focus on climate change, emerging contaminants, invasive species, and land use change.

The research associate will contribute to integrative, multidisciplinary work aimed at building a system-level understanding of the factors shaping aquatic ecosystems and fish population dynamics. The role combines data collection, analysis, and manuscript writing with project and lab management, including helping establish the Wagner Lab at Miami University, ordering equipment and supplies, and coordinating fieldwork.

The appointment also includes coordinating meetings with project teams and may offer opportunities to mentor Miami undergraduate researchers and MS student researchers. The position is embedded in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting that emphasizes field-based aquatic ecology, fisheries work, and publication-oriented research.

Funding details

Available

What's required

A Master of Science or Ph.D. in ecology, fisheries, ecological statistics, or a related discipline with a strong quantitative background is required. Applicants should have excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, familiarity with R and Bayesian hierarchical modeling, and experience with boat and backpack electrofishing for aquatic ecology and fisheries fieldwork. LaTeX is preferred.

How to apply

Apply through the posted Workday application link and submit a cover letter and resume/CV. Inquiries may be directed to Tyler Wagner at [email protected]. Screening begins two weeks after posting and continues until the position is filled.

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