Otolith & Fish Ecology Junior Specialist

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis Dept. of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology invites applications for a Junior Specialist or Assistant Specialist in the Otolith Geochemistry & Fish Ecology Laboratory.

The role spans field and laboratory studies of native fishes in the San Francisco Estuary, combining standard fisheries ecology with otolith-based geochemical approaches to understand life histories, growth, and migration of endangered species.

Qualifications

• Experience in fisheries ecology and field surveys.
• Ability to conduct laboratory-based fish and otolith research.
• Willingness to travel to field sites and work odd hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fish dissections and morphometrics; prepare otoliths for analysis.
• Perform otolith laser ablation geochemistry and image analysis.
• Carry out field surveys to assess distribution and abundance of CA native fishes.
• Assist in data collection, quality control, and data entry; support reporting to funders and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Fisheries ecology

Otolith geochemistry

Laboratory work

Job description

UC Davis Dept. of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology invites applications for a Junior Specialist or Assistant Specialist in the Otolith Geochemistry & Fish Ecology Laboratory.

The role spans field and laboratory studies of native fishes in the San Francisco Estuary, combining standard fisheries ecology with otolith-based geochemical approaches to understand life histories, growth, and migration of endangered species.