Researcher I

Requisition ID: 2024-7827

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Research (non-Faculty) Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Quinney College of Natural Resourcs Department: Watershed Sciences Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview We are recruiting a talented post-MS researcher (Researcher I) to begin in Spring 2024. The prospective scientist will be developing innovative methods for invasive population control of Common Carp Cyprinus carpio by assessing timing of sexual differentiation and conducting feminization experiments of captively reared cohorts. This research is critical for the production of YY individuals (fish that are homozygous for the male-coding chromosome) that can be released into an invasive population, skewing the sex ratio towards all male, and eventually leading to their extirpation. Currently, the only existing YY broodstock developed for eradicating invasive fish has been for Brook Trout and their implementation in the field is showing promising results across five states. These results have garnered interest in developing YY broodstock for the most invasive freshwater fish in the world, the Common Carp. In addition to traditional YY broodstock development methods, the successful applicant will attempt to produce YY broodstock in one generation, rather than the usual 3-5 generations, via feminization of androgenetically derived offspring. Such a shortcut process has yet to be successfully conducted for any species.

Responsibilities This position requires a diverse skillset in aquaculture and fish physiology/histology. The candidates will be constructing aquaculture systems, conducting spawning methods, developing feminization methods using exogenous hormone treatments, conducting androgenesis methods, and assessing developmental impacts of hormone treatments. Although primarily a hatchery-based position, there will be field work involving fish sampling for the capture and establishment of captive broodstocks. Data management and analysis are integral to the success of this project. The selected scientist will obtain mentoring experience working with undergraduate research technicians and graduate student researchers. The researcher will also draft manuscripts on their research. This is a two-year appointment, with possible extension based on funding availability. The partners and sponsors for this project are an excellent consortium of scientists from federal and state agencies. The Researcher will be advised by Dr. Chad Teal (U.S. Geological Survey, Utah State University).

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Science in fisheries related sciences, aquaculture, aquatic sciences, natural resource management or other related fields
• Hatchery experience or working with captive fish populations
• Writing, organizational, and data management skills

• Valid drivers license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials Preferred Qualifications:

• A good work ethic

• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with members of the lab,... For full info follow application link.

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