Postdoctoral Research Associate - Spawning Sonoran Suckers

Overview

Postdoctoral Research Associate I - Spawning Sonoran Suckers

The Department of Environmental Science is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate I to develop procedures to induce ripening and spawning of captive Sonoran Sucker brood stock in captivity. This position will develop procedures to hatch eggs and rear fry to fingerling stage. They will also document the processes and present to project sponsors, Arizona Game and Fish and the professional aquaculture community.

• Maintain and operate multiple recirculating aquaculture systems in a greenhouse.
• Work with students to monitor and adjust water quality parameters in the RAS.
• Develop protocols to induce spawning and rearing of young fish.
• Maintain hatchery system for rotifers and Artemia.
• Document activities and contribute to preparation of reports to project sponsors.
• Contribute to manuscript for publication in a professional journal as lead author.

• Ability to swim.

• PhD in aquatic biology, fisheries or related field.
• Experience with reproductive biology of fish.

• Experience with maintaining live fish and reproducing them in captivity.

• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Full Time / Part Time:
  Full Time
• Hours per Week: 40
• Job FTE: 1.0
• Work Calendar:
  Fiscal
• Job Category:
  Research
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes - Full Benefits
• Rate of Pay: NIH Salary Guidelines, Depends on Experience
• Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Open Date: 9/8/2025
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Expected End Date: 5/31/2026

Kevin Fitzsimmons
kevfitz

Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume and Cover Letter

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University releases an Annual Security Report for each campus. For more information, email cleryact.