Quantitative Ecologist: Disease & Behavior in Reef Fish

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ECO Pass

Full benefits

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Postdoctoral Scientist to model disease effects on animal behavior and population dynamics. The role focuses on coral reef fishes, infection dynamics, and ecological consequences across scales with empirical data and agent-based modeling.

The position is two years, NSF-funded, based in Boulder, with a 60k USD annual salary and full benefits. Collaborative mentorship by Johnson and Gil labs is expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in ecology or related field required.
• Strong quantitative and computational skills.
• Experience with dynamical population modeling is essential.
• Desirable: experience with agent-based/individual-based models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multiple components of the project analysis.
• Analyze spatial and temporal emergence of disease and ecological drivers.
• Develop and apply population and simulation models.
• Integrate behavioral, disease, and demographic data to ecosystems.

Skills

Quantitative ecology

Computational skills

Dynamical population modeling

Agent-based modeling

Disease ecology

Education

PhD in ecology or related field

Tools

Agent-based modeling

Population modeling software

Job description

University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Postdoctoral Scientist to model disease effects on animal behavior and population dynamics. The role focuses on coral reef fishes, infection dynamics, and ecological consequences across scales with empirical data and agent-based modeling.

The position is two years, NSF-funded, based in Boulder, with a 60k USD annual salary and full benefits. Collaborative mentorship by Johnson and Gil labs is expected.