Senior research associate

Job no: 500016

Work type: Staff - Full-Time

Location: Main Campus - Academic Toledo, OH

Categories: Research

Title: Senior Research Associate

Department Org: Environmental Sciences - 101250

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AC

Shift: 1

Posted Salary: $63,000 to $68,000

Job Description:

This is a 100% external-fund-supported position with funds from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. The person in this position will have two main foci: 1) coordinate and conduct sampling trips on the Great Lakes and connecting waterways to describe the presence of invasive grass carp eggs 2) pose specific questions, perform statistical analysis, and lead scientific products with data on invasive grass carp eggs and other relevant information. (S)he will regularly use software that requires prior knowledge of common data storage and analysis software, e.g. Excel, Access, R. (S)he will coordinate the processing biological and other samples on boats and in the laboratory and may participate in processing samples.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS required, PhD preferred, in Environmental or Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Fisheries, or closely related field. Must have extensive knowledge of fish ecology, limnology, and Great Lakes science.
• This position requires the scientific education and experience to make day-to-day decisions about the implementation of the study design laid out in the project contract.
• Knowledge of basic fish ecology, limnology, and Great Lakes science
• Experience in collecting and analyzing biological and other samples from boats or other platforms in Great Lakes, connected waterway, large rivers, or other large water bodies. Experience in the operation and data processing from standard fisheries and limnological gear.
• Must be able to provide work direction on sampling trips without the presence of the PI. Will be required to make a series of decisions on each sampling trip based on understanding of the scientific goals of the project and experience with weather and water conditions in the Great Lakes.
• Experience presenting and discussing results and conclusions of data collection and analysis and modeling to scientific and public audiences, i.e., track record of posters and talks at conferences and meetings.
• A track record of writing and submitting manuscripts for journal publication
• Experience working with or for state natural resources agencies
• Expertise with data storage and analysis packages such as Excel, Access, SAS, R, STAN, RTMB
• A valid US driver’s license and ability to drive University of Toledo’s vehicles is required
• Overnight travel may be required for collection and other trips.
• The ability to lift sampling gear weighing up to 80 lbs with assistance from another crew member
• The person in this position must work well as a team member, sometimes under uncomfortable field conditions (e.g. cold, heat, rain)

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at [email protected] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.

Advertised: 24 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 28 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time