University of Minnesota · Minnesota · posted today
Quantitative Ecology Postdoctoral Positions The University of Minnesota seeks three postdoctoral researchers to work collaboratively with Drs. John Fieberg, Gretchen Hansen, and Jake Walsh on funded projects examining the ecosystem effects of invasive aquatic plants and their management. Together, the projects will evaluate the benefits, costs, and ecological tradeoffs of invasive aquatic plant treatments and support management decisions under uncertainty. The three researchers will work together, share methods and ecological expertise, and collaborate with managers, practitioners, and other partners. Each will have primary research responsibilities, with opportunities to contribute across projects based on their expertise and interests. The positions offer opportunities for collaborative mentorship across the three faculty labs and the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center. Research areas The group will address three connected areas: • Causal effects of invasive plants and their management: Develop and apply causal inference methods to estimate ecological effects from observational lake and management data. • Aquatic plant responses and adaptive management: Analyze statewide data from more than 6,000 aquatic plant surveys and hundreds of management treatments to evaluate effects on native and invasive plants. Develop practical, statistically sound approaches to guide future monitoring. • Decision analysis and native species conservation: Work with partners to compare management alternatives, evaluate tradeoffs for invasive plant control and native fish and plant conservation, and identify uncertainties that matter most to management decisions. Qualifications Required • A PhD in ecology, fisheries, aquatic science, statistics, applied mathematics, decision science, natural resource management, or a related field by the start date. • Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative analyses and developing or applying statistical or decision models. • Ability to lead analytical work independently and collaborate effectively across disciplines. • Strong organizational and written and oral communication skills. Preferred We welcome applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas: • Causal inference using observational data. • Structured decision making, decision modeling, sensitivity analysis, or value of information. • State-space models or hierarchical Bayesian models. • Aquatic ecology, aquatic plant biology, or aquatic invasive species management. • Ecological survey design, occupancy modeling, or community analysis. • Partner engagement, meeting facilitation, or collaborative research with management organizations. • Teaching, training, or student mentorship. We seek complementary strengths across the three hires. Applicants need not meet every desired qualification and should describe their strongest areas of expertise and interests in collaboration. We welcome candidates who will contribute to a supportive and inclusive research environment. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please search for Job ID 376741 on the University of Minnesota's job board. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Dr. John Fieberg (jfieberg@umn.edu), Dr. Gretchen Hansen (ghansen@umn.edu) or Dr. Jake Walsh (walsh229@umn.edu).
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