Postdoc en ecología de orcas (Seattle, USA)

Postdoc en ecología de orcas residentes del sur con eDNA y acústica pasiva - Universidad de Washington / NOAA, Seattle, USA - Deadline 21 agosto 2026

Location: Seattle, Washington, USA

Organization: University of Washington Whale and Dolphin Ecology Lab / NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center

Contract Type: Postdoctoral Scholar

Main Description:
This postdoctoral position involves leading a multi-disciplinary study investigating the ecological drivers of southern resident killer whale habitat use. The research integrates environmental DNA (eDNA) samples, oceanographic data, and passive acoustic data. The postdoc will expand bioinformatic approaches to process eDNA metabarcoding datasets and develop unified statistical detection models for killer whales.

Requirements:

• PhD in marine biology, ecology, genomics, or a related field
• Experience with eDNA analysis and bioinformatics
• Knowledge of statistical modeling
• Experience with oceanographic data analysis

Benefits/Conditions:

• Competitive postdoctoral salary
• Benefits package included

How to Apply:
Apply through the Interfolio platform: https://apply.interfolio.com/190749

Deadline: 21 August 2026

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