Postdoctoral Fellow — Oyster Restoration & Shellfish Ecology

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University, School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, invites applications for a one-year, full-time postdoctoral research position starting January 2027 at the Shellfish Laboratory in Auburn, Alabama. The position may be renewed contingent on performance and funding.

The successful candidate will lead Eastern oyster restoration projects in Mobile Bay and the Mississippi Sound, conduct field and lab experiments, analyze data, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and help secure

Qualifications

• PhD completed or in hand by start date in Fisheries, Biology, Ecology, or similar.
• Ability to provide satisfactory documentation verifying eligibility to work in the United States.
• Immediate: ability to obtain US driver's license and vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects on Eastern oyster restoration in Mobile Bay and the Mississippi Sound.
• Design and implement field- and laboratory-based experiments.
• Analyze data using appropriate statistical approaches and publish peer-reviewed work.
• Present findings at professional meetings and contribute to grant proposals.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Trailering and driving boats

SCUBA certification

Oyster production/restoration

Statistical analysis & publishing

Leading a research team

Education

PhD in Fisheries, Biology, Ecology, or similar

Job description

Auburn University, School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, invites applications for a one-year, full-time postdoctoral research position starting January 2027 at the Shellfish Laboratory in Auburn, Alabama. The position may be renewed contingent on performance and funding.

The successful candidate will lead Eastern oyster restoration projects in Mobile Bay and the Mississippi Sound, conduct field and lab experiments, analyze data, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and help secure