Postdoctoral Research Associate - Diadromy PFAS

Job Info

• Job Identification 2225
• Job Category Professional
• Posting Date 12/22/2025, 04:39 PM
• Locations College Avenue, Orono, ME, 04469, US (On-site)
• Business Unit University of Maine
• Job Schedule Part time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Department UM Cooperative Wildlife Unit
• Bargaining Unit Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (UMPSA)

The postdoctoral associate will conduct PFAS research on returning adult and out‑migrating juvenile alewife

A. pseudoharengus and blueback herring

A. aestivalis, incorporating the measured burdens by constructing a linked mechanistic model framework using the collected data and the recently released ‘anadrofish’ life cycle modelling R package (Stich et al. 2025). The goal is to examine potential PFAS transport loads under different population scenarios in these and other lakes in Maine. The incumbent will also assist with other projects to provide research support for the PIs.

Typical hiring salary for this part‑time, 32 hour position is $48,750 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications:

• PhD in an analytical field (wildlife ecology, landscape management, forestry, computer science, etc.) conferred by date of hire.
• Experience conducting research in a field setting in Maine or similar environments.
• Ability to conduct applied research on the landscape ecology of wildlife.
• Proven success in seeing projects through from start to finish.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in ecological modelling.
• Demonstrated experience in data management which may include expertise in R, Python, GIS, or other platforms.
• Expertise in study design, data collection, and qualitative and quantitative analysis and modelling relevant to understanding ecological processes.

Application Materials:

1) Cover letter describing your experience, interests, and suitability for the position.
2) Resume or curriculum vitae.
3) Transcripts.
Materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on January 8, 2026.

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