Research Associate – Aquatic Ecology, Fisheries Research

Miami University College of Education, Health and Society

. Conduct and oversee data collection, analysis, and manuscript writing .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeOxford • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aquatic ecology and fisheries, with strong quantitative skills in ecological statistics and experience in fieldwork. Proficient in data analysis, manuscript writing, and effective communication within interdisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master Of Science Or Ph.D. In EcologyFamiliarity With R ProgrammingBayesian Hierarchical ModelingExperience With Boat And Backpack ElectrofishingAquatic Ecology And Fisheries Fieldwork

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Hard Skills

Data CollectionData AnalysisManuscript WritingEcological StatisticsFieldwork CoordinationResearch PresentationAcademic Journal Publication

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationIndependent WorkCollaborative WorkMentoring

Tools & Technologies

R Programming EnvironmentLaTeX

Certifications & Qualifications

Criminal Background Check

Industry Keywords

Anthropogenic StressorsAquatic EcosystemsFisheriesClimate ChangeEmerging ContaminantsInvasive SpeciesLand Use Change

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct and oversee data collection, analysis, and manuscript writing
Assist with establishing the Wagner Lab at Miami University
Oversee projects
Order equipment and supplies
Coordinate fieldwork
Coordinate and facilitate meetings with project teams
Potentially mentor Miami undergraduate researchers and MS student researchers
Advance understanding of anthropogenic stressors on aquatic ecosystems and fisheries, including climate change, emerging contaminants, invasive species, and land use change
Work with dynamic and interdisciplinary teams to develop integrative, multidisciplinary science providing a system-level understanding of aquatic ecosystems and fish population dynamics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required: Master of Science or Ph.D. in ecology, fisheries, ecological statistics, or a related discipline with a strong quantitative background
Excellent written and oral communication skill
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Familiarity with the programming environment R
Familiarity with Bayesian hierarchical modeling
Experience with boat and backpack electrofishing
Ability to carry out aquatic ecology and fisheries fieldwork
Expectation to present research findings at scientific conferences
Expectation to contribute to academic journal publications
A criminal background check is required
Cover Letter and Resume/CV required
Preferred: LaTeX

Benefits

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Benefit eligible
One-year appointment, renewable annually for up to two years, with additional years contingent upon funding availability