Posting Detail Information Working TitlePostdoctoral Scientist in Aquatic Ecology Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional PositionNo Posting Number202500081AP Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional Classification TitlePostdoctoral Fellows Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week40 Proposed Annual Salary Range$60,000 - $65,000 Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) . + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) ! Desired Start Date05/01/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on02/17/2025 Description of Work Unit The Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Department expands the frontiers of knowledge through our broad-based expertise in applied ecology, quantitative methods, and human dimensions in the conservation and management of fish and wildlife. We teach students to think critically about environmental issues, and become ecologically literate citizens with the training to be successful in graduate school and in careers with natural resources agencies, firms, and non-government organizations. Our outreach efforts contribute significantly to life-long learning by assisting individuals and agencies to solve complex environmental problems and to be good stewards of our nation’s natural resources. Position Summary This position will work on a collaborative project with Colorado State University, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. The project focuses on the food web ecology of Grand Lake, Colorado. Grand Lake is a natural high-elevation lake that has been incorporated into the Colorado-Big Thompson Project ( CBT ), which diverts water from the Colorado River to the Front Range. The lake supports a recreational fishery for lake trout and is adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park. Water clarity in Grand Lake has decreased since its inclusion in the CBT , with the introduction of nonnativeMysisshrimp around 1970 being a possible contributing factor.Mysisshrimp occur at high densities in Grand Lake and may consume native zooplankton, releasing phytoplankton from grazing pressure and decreasing water clarity. The project aims to characterize the role ofMysisshrimp in the Grand Lake food web using field surveys and stable isotope analyses of lake trout and other fish, zooplankton, and phytoplankton. Future goals pending availability of funding may include the use of experimental mesocosms to manipulateMysisshrimp densities. The postdoc will help lead field data collection on the Grand Lake food web, coordinate the processing of field samples, organize and analyze data, and disseminate findings through written reports, publications, and oral presentations. Required Job Qualifications + Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Biology, Ecology, or Fish and Wildlife + Must have a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one by the start date Preferred Job Qualifications + Field and laboratory research experience in limnology, fish ecology, food web ecology, water quality, bioenergetics modelling, and/or stable isotope ecology + Experience with data management, analysis, and visualization + Record of publication with demonstrated ability to complete projects + Strong writing and oral communication skills + Ability to work with a collaborative research team Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryData collection Duty/Responsibility + Supervise, facilitate, and participate in field research and the processing of samples in the laboratory. Percentage Of Time25 Job Duty CategoryOrganize, analyze, visualize data Duty/Responsibility + Use software (e.g., R programming language) to analyze and visualize data patterns. + Organize and enter data into spreadsheets (e.g., using Excel software). Percentage Of Time30 Job Duty CategoryCommunicate findings with oral and written products Duty/Responsibility + Present results to stakeholder meetings and to research conferences. + Write up results for scientific publication and for research reports. Percentage Of Time30 Job Duty CategoryProject management Duty/Responsibility + Coordinate logistics among the PI, field research staff, and agency project collaborators. Percentage Of Time10 Job Duty CategorySupervision Duty/Responsibility + Help supervise technicians and undergraduate researchers working on the project. Percentage Of Time5 Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. 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