University of Arizona
Postdoctoral Research Associate I - Spawning Sonoran Suckers
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
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 broodstock 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.
Duties & Responsibilities
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.
Physical Requirements
Ability to swim.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in aquatic biology, fisheries or related field.
Experience with reproductive biology of fish.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with maintaining live fish and reproducing them in captivity.
Additional Details
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)
Position Details
Number of Vacancies: 1
Open Date: 9/8/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Expected End Date: 5/31/2026
Contact Information for Candidates Kevin Fitzsimmons kevfitz@arizona.edu
Application Instructions Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
Notes 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@arizona.edu.
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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 broodstock 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.
Duties & Responsibilities
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.
Physical Requirements
Ability to swim.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in aquatic biology, fisheries or related field.
Experience with reproductive biology of fish.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with maintaining live fish and reproducing them in captivity.
Additional Details
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)
Position Details
Number of Vacancies: 1
Open Date: 9/8/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Expected End Date: 5/31/2026
Contact Information for Candidates Kevin Fitzsimmons kevfitz@arizona.edu
Application Instructions Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
Notes 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@arizona.edu.
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