Ocean Career: USC Fisheries Oceanography Assistant Professor

Research Program Director In Fisheries And Biological Oceanography

We seek an outstanding individual to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in fisheries and related areas of biological oceanography. The successful candidate will expand our focus and visibility as an international leader in the study of estuarine and marine processes. This position will complement existing strengths in theoretical and applied marine biology research across the SEOE, the Baruch Marine Field Lab, and the Department of Biological Sciences.

We are especially interested in applicants with research interests in fisheries-related areas, which may include but are not limited to fisheries ecology; coastal environmental health; population and ecosystem dynamics and modeling; and fisheries management and conservation. Methods employed might include or combine theoretical, observational, experimental, or "big data" approaches. Candidates will be expected to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program in fisheries oceanography.

The teaching load will be one course per regular semester (1:1), which may include an undergraduate course for non-science majors, an undergraduate course for SEOE majors, and a graduate-level course in the candidate's area of research expertise. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to faculty committee service within the SEOE unit.

Required

Education and Experience:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in fisheries oceanography or a closely related field, at least one year of post-doctoral experience by the start of the appointment, and a commitment to excellence in teaching.