Michigan State University · 2 months ago
Research Associate-Fixed Term
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $69K/yrMichigan State University is seeking a Research Associate for the Decision Analysis and Support Lab within the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. The role involves co-leading the development of decision-making processes for Cisco restoration in Lake Erie and collaborating with fisheries managers to evaluate stocking strategies and restoration actions.
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Responsibilities
Co-lead collaborative workshops with agency partners to iteratively develop and refine a decision prototype for Cisco restoration in Lake Erie
Integrate research products from the Coregonine Restoration Framework to predict management outcomes and identify (or pursue) expanded analyses to support the decision analysis
Develop predictive decision analysis to determine optimal allocation of management actions (e.g., stocking) and optimization analyses under various uncertainties
Support the development of implementation and adaptive management plans for Cisco restoration in Lake Erie that also align with the Coregonine Restoration Framework
Lead the development of manuscripts focused on decision analytic tools (e.g., multi-criteria decision analysis, risk analysis, value of information) and the Coregonine Restoration Framework
Collaborate on other projects within the DAS Lab that align with research and professional development interests
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, Ecology, or related field by the anticipated start date
Demonstrated desire and ability to publish peer-reviewed literature
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent writing and personal communication skills
Experience working collaboratively with state and federal agencies to design and conduct studies that inform natural resources management
Valid operator's license as they will be required to drive university vehicles
Preferred
Experience coordinating and facilitating collaborative meetings or workshops
Experience facilitating decision analysis processes, ideally Structured Decision Making
Experience collaboratively with state and federal agencies to develop decision support tools for natural resources management; experience with fisheries topics is particularly desired
Strong quantitative skills, particularly in the areas of decision analysis and fisheries management
Ability to adapt mode and style of communications to connect with audiences
Benefits
Benefits
A laptop computer
Travel funds to attend conferences and in-person meetings associated with the project
Company
Michigan State University
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Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
Director, IACMI Scale-up Research Facility and Vehicle Technology Area
Stephanie Vasko
Senior Research and Innovation Consultant, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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