Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Oregon State University/Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NOAA Fisheries)
Responsibilities: We are seeking a post-doctoral associate to participate in our
studies of olfactory imprinting, homing, and straying by Pacific salmon. The postdoctoral associate will join a collaborative team of Federal, State and University
researchers working to develop tools for improving homing fidelity to Oregon
Department of Fish and Wildlife hatcheries. Specifically, the successful candidate
will develop and conduct studies to (1) identify olfactory cues that may improve
homing fidelity and, (2) identify critical periods for olfactory learning of homing
cues by salmon using an interdisciplinary approach including behavioral
experiments, electrophysiology, and cellular/molecular biology.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Zoology, Biology, Neuroscience, Fisheries Science, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated research accomplishments and publications in the primary research
literature. Knowledge of fish physiology, behavior, and ecology; a background in
neurobiology and experience with molecular and/or electrophysiology techniques
would be helpful. An ability to work independently and as part of multi-faceted
research team is critical.
Salary: Competitive salary + Benefits
Start date: ASAP
Contact/Email:
Dr. David L. G. Noakes
Fisheries & Wildlife Department
Oregon Hatchery Research Center
104 Nash Hall, Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon
97331-3803 USA
david.noakes@oregonstate.edu
telephone: (01) (541) 737-1953 (OSU office)
(01) (541) 487-5513 (OHRC office)
Dr. Andrew Dittman
Environmental Physiology Program
Northwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries
2725 Montlake Boulevard East
Seattle, WA 98112 USA
andy.dittman@noaa.gov
telephone: (01) (206) 860-3392