Post-Doctoral Associate- Quantitative Fisheries Ecology

The Dauphin Island Sea Lab is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate in Quantitative Fisheries Ecology to work on research projects related to coastal and fisheries ecology. The role involves analyzing datasets and writing publications. A PhD in a relevant field and strong quantitative skills are required. The position is funded for 1.5 years with potential extension and offers a starting salary of $61K. It is based in Alabama and not remote.
Job Overview

The Baker Lab in the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama, and based at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate to support a variety of ongoing research projects in coastal and fisheries ecology. The position is currently funded for 1.5 years with a probable extension to 2 years pending further funding.

The successful candidate will primarily focus on the analyses of existing datasets, and writing publications, both primary authored papers that the candidate develops, and co-authorship from assisting student and other collaborative projects. Datasets include State fishery-independent long-term monitoring trawl, seine, and gill net data, long term environmental data, nekton community data, and the integration of multiple data streams from the Alabama Comprehensive Living Shoreline Monitoring Program.

Qualifications:
• PhD in marine science, ecology, environmental science, or a related field
• High-level quantitative skills in analyzing large datasets such as long-term fishery independent monitoring data
• Strong record of rapid publication

How to Apply

The preferred start date is July 2025, but flexibility is possible for the ideal candidate. Post-doctoral salaries at USA start at $61K for 12 months, plus benefits.

Interested applicants should email the following materials to Ron Baker bakerlab@disl.edu by May 31, 2025, but review of applications will begin immediately. Please use the email subject “Post-doc application” and include:
• A cover letter (2-page max) detailing your research interests and how they:
• align with the lab’s projects, and
• demonstrate your quantitative skills
• A full CV, including contact information for three references
• PDF copies of all relevant publications you have authored
• Unofficial academic transcripts

Please title all documents using the format “LastName_DocumentName” (e.g., “Rodriguez_CoverLetter”). Questions regarding eligibility or the application process can be directed to bakerlab@disl.edu.

Dr. Baker is committed to diversity and mentoring people from all backgrounds.