Research Scholar – Wagner Lab

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Support the Hudson River Foundation Harbor Vessel Interaction initiative.

• Conduct range testing to finalize the design of the acoustic array.

• Deploy acoustic arrays in the New York Harbor.

• Carry out quarterly maintenance, data downloads, and redeploy arrays over a two-year timeframe.

• Execute sturgeon capture, sampling, and acoustic tagging.

• Provide expertise in the design, deployment, troubleshooting, and management of acoustic telemetry arrays.

• Develop and manage receiver arrays in New York Harbor.

• Assist in creating models that describe the biology, movement ecology, and habitat utilization of Atlantic sturgeon.

• Connect field data collection with statistical analysis.

• Define how movement and vessel-interaction models should be parameterized and interpreted.

• Integrate species life history, behavior, and relevant political, regulatory, and legal considerations into the research.

• Supervise field activities and train personnel in capture, tagging, and telemetry techniques.

• Collaborate with partners and provide scholarly and methodological insights.

• Manage data collection and analysis.

• Make significant contributions to grant deliverables, reports, presentations, and publications.

⛳️ Requirements

• Ph.D. in ecology, fisheries, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in acoustic telemetry, Atlantic sturgeon biology, quantitative movement ecology, and coordination of large-scale telemetry programs.

• Specialized knowledge crucial for the successful execution of the Hudson River Foundation Harbor Vessel Interaction project.

• Possess Endangered Species Act (ESA) authorization to sample Atlantic sturgeon.

• Experience in sturgeon capture (sampling) and acoustic tagging.

• Proficient in the design, deployment, troubleshooting, and management of acoustic telemetry arrays.

• Experience in developing and operating receiver arrays in intricate environments such as New York Harbor and the Hudson River.

• Established professional connections with researchers, agencies, and institutions involved in coastwide Atlantic sturgeon telemetry initiatives.

• Submission of a Cover Letter and Resume/CV is mandatory.

• A criminal background check is required.

• Participation in E-Verify is necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Part-time position.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Note: Benefit Eligible: No.