Project Focus

The postdoctoral researcher will work on a high-impact project investigating the effects of climate change on commercially important Northeast US fish stocks, specifically black sea bass (Centropristis striata) and Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). Key research activities include:

• Evaluating fisheries management strategies under scenarios where population distribution and productivity are driven by climate shifts.
• Extending the general state-space age-structured assessment framework (WHAM) to incorporate climate and environmental covariates.
• Modeling population dynamics and climate effects to help inform sustainable fisheries management in the Northwest Atlantic.
• Writing scientific papers and presenting research findings at national and international conferences.

Location and Funding

• Duration: 2 years.
• Location: Hosted primarily by the NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center at the Woods Hole Laboratory (Woods Hole, MA), with close collaboration and networking opportunities with Rutgers University and GMRI.
• Offers a competitive postdoctoral salary and benefits package.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in quantitative fisheries, statistics, applied mathematics, marine fisheries ecology, theoretical ecology, or a closely related field.
• Strong quantitative skills, with demonstrated experience in population dynamics, stock assessment, or statistical ecological modeling.
• Proficiency in computer programming (especially R) and familiarity with Template Model Builder (TMB) or AD Model Builder (ADMB).
• Strong track record of scientific publication and communication.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application materials (including a detailed cover letter explaining modeling experience, CV, and contact details for three references) via the official employment portal or project leads. Early applications are encouraged.