Participate in research project to develop and apply various models (individual-based spatially-explicit bioenergetics, foodweb) to explore the ecological responses of key fish species to hypoxia in Lake Erie. The incumbent will be expected to make use of extant physical/biological field data, as well as output from both physical and lower trophic level models. In addition, the incumbent will prepare manuscripts, give presentations at national conferences, and potentially participate in research cruises. The selected individual will be employed by Purdue University and the position will be located in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (www.fnr.purdue.edu) in West Lafayette, IN. The incumbent will be supervised by Tomas Höök (primary) and Stuart Ludsin (secondary). Further, she/he will interact with a diversity of researchers from multiple institutions (NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, Univ. of Michigan, The Ohio State Univ. and Limno-Tech Inc.). Through such interactions, there may be opportunities to develop additional research projects consistent with the incumbent's interests.

Compensation includes salary and benefits. Exact start date is negotiable (can start sometime from September-December 2009).

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Fisheries, Ecology, or related field. Strong quantitative skills and a willingness to work with interdisciplinary research teams are required. Experience in developing or using bioenergetics, simulation and/or food web models are desired.

The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit cover letter, CV, and names and contact numbers of three references to Tomas Höök (thook@purdue.edu; 765-496-6799; www.ag.purdue.edu/fnr/pages/thook.aspx) by 22^nd August, 2009.

For more details please contact:
Tomas Höök
thook@purdue.edu