Req #: 248339 Department: SCHOOL OF AQUATIC AND FISHERY SCIENCES Job Location Detail: Columbia Basin Research School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences University of Washington Puget Sound Plaza 1325 4th Avenue, Ste 1515 Seattle WA 98101-2540 Posting Date: 07/28/2025 Closing Info: Closes On 08/06/2025 Salary: $6,521 - $7,100 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf) As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The position is engaged in applied research related to the impacts of regulated river operations and changing environmental conditions on salmonid population recovery and sustainability. More specifically, the research includes the development of complex, mechanistic models and of publicly accessible, online, decision-support tools for management of endangered fish species in large, regulated river systems. The research and tools developed by this position will be accessible to other researchers, stakeholders, rightsholders, and the public through the Columbia River Basin (CBR) website (https://www.cbr.washington.edu), which provides access to historical and real-time data, predictions, and analytical tools. The research is on endangered and threatened Salmon and Steelhead stocks in the Central Valley of California and the Columbia River Basin in the Pacific Northwest. The research projects aim to: 1) determine ecological processes affecting survival, recruitment, migration, and other biological responses of anadromous species; 2) design, develop, and refine online tools for access to research findings and decision support to practitioners engaged in adaptive and in-season management; 3) document research and methods for open science; and 4) synthesize, research, and innovate on information sciences and decision support tools. The position’s major duties and responsibilities include: 1) handling large data sets with samples sizes greater than a million data points, 2) leading and collaborating in study design and analysis, 3) publishing peer-reviewed scientific papers, 4) communicating study findings to support decision-making and management of regulated rivers and endangered migratory fishes, and 5) developing and maintaining online tools with human-centered design for natural resource practitioners, managers, policy makers, etc. The Research Sponsors/Stakeholders include the US Bureau of Reclamation (California, USA) and the Bonneville Power Administration (Oregon, USA). **The position is funded for 18 months with additional time based on availability of funding.** **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** **Research and Analysis [65%]** • Leading and collaborating with other researchers on the development of models of salmon survival, abundances, growth, and migration. • Applying creative methods for applied research relevant to mechanistic, ecological processes; decision-making; and management of natural resources. • Developing appropriate statistical algorithms for updating model parameter estimates. • Analyzing data and producing interactive graphical visualizations and decision support tools. • Coordinating workflow processes of analyses with database administrator, web computing specialist, system administrator, and other researchers. • Documenting versions of research models in progress. • Prepare scripts for analyses in GitHub and finalize for publication. **Written Communication [25%]** • Leading and collaborating on writing for peer-reviewed publications. • Writing sections of technical reports in coordination with other researchers. • Co-authoring short pieces for public audiences. **Verbal Communication [10%]** • Effectively communicating with collaborators, project sponsors, and stakeholders on research at meetings. • Presenting research at scientific conferences and workshops. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** Bachelor’s degree in a Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, Ecology, Biometry or related field and two years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis and ecological research, OR Equivalent combination of education/experience. **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** • Working knowledge and experience with R, Stan, Nimble, or other relevant analytical software. • Knowledgeable of Bayesian statistical methods, numerical modeling methods, and other complex quantitative analytical methods. • Experience with open science practices, using GitHub or other relevant and equivalent platforms. • Demonstrated ability of strong written and oral communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to execute logical judgement and work independently. • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative setting. • Demonstrated ability to prioritize work to complete deliverables in a timely manner. • Demonstrated ability to learn complex quantitative methods quickly and innovate independently and collaboratively. • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, ethical, and professional interpersonal relationships. **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** • Outstanding interpersonal skills, including team ethics, relationship-building, and critical thinking skills. • Interest in supporting the scientific process leading to insights and understanding of natural resources and ecological processes to help with conservation, fishery management, research, and collaboration with communities. • Knowledge of Salmon and Steelhead ecology, which can include experience working with live aquatic animals in the laboratory or in the field. • Experience in project management and coordination. • Experience or interest in modeling river temperatures or other river conditions. • At least three years of experience in programming with a collaborative team. • Demonstrated ability to work with users to analyze and develop solutions to meet work needs. **Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.