Postdoctoral Associate

Position Function:

This position is through the Mississippi State University Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture. The successful candidate will be advised by Dr. Steve Miranda (Mississippi State University). The position will work closely with long-term regional collaborators from governmental agencies. The main focus of the position will include conducting research on big-picture management of fish assemblages and their potential interactions with invasive carps in the Tennessee and Cumberland river basins. Research activities include literature reviews, assembly of data sets, data analysis, development of management strategies, and develop research proposals.

Salary Grade:  UC

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.  For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

Mississippi State University is considered among professionals as a top-tiered wildlife ecology and management degree granting institution. It is ranked as one of the top research institutions in the United States; MSU is among only 2.7% of universities in the U.S. that hold the Carnegie Foundation R1-Very High Research Activity designation. The National Science Foundation has MSU ranked No. 12 nationally (top 5%) in Agriculture and Natural Resources Conservation expenditures with more than $109 million spent annually. The 35-member faculty within the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture leads one of the most productive research programs in the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University. The department has a highly collegial and productive group of faculty, post-doctoral fellows, research associates, and extension associates that help make the department one of the premier institutions for applied wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture science in the nation. This position is on the MSU campus, located in Starkville, Mississippi. Please see a description of the College of Forest Resources (CFR), the Forest and Wildlife Research Center (FWRC), and the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture: http://www.cfr.msstate.edu/wildlife

Area of Specialization:

fish species ecology

Anticipated Appointment Date:

January 2025. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct and direct original and innovative research on fish assemblages. Participate and engage in cross-disciplinary collaborations across agencies and universities involved in fish ecology research and invasive carp management. Participation in dissemination of knowledge in scientific conferences, literature, and stakeholder meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in quantitative ecology, biology, statistics, or other related fields. Demonstrated experience in the quantitative aspects of fish ecology and biological invasions. Demonstrated written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong background on fish species ecology. Extensive record of publication and multidisciplinary collaborations. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Good written and verbal communication. Advanced level of knowledge of programming language – R.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Apply immediately, the position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should apply online at www.jobs.msstate.edu by submitting 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) contact information for three references, and 4) academic transcripts. Applicant should redact their social security number if it appears on their academic transcript prior to submitting it online. For questions, e-mail: steve.miranda@msstate.edu

Screening Date:

October 31, 2024, until filled. 

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportun