Interdisciplinary Post-Doctoral Scientist (in Ecosystem Database Development & Human Dimensions)
International Association for Great Lakes Research
Summary
Dr. Stuart Ludsin is seeking a post-doctoral scientist to help on a Great Lakes Fishery Commission project designed to develop a novel data-sharing platform to advance research and scientific endeavors in support of ecosystem-based fisheries management in the Great Lakes Basin.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Conduct structured or semi-structured interviews
- Create and analyze data from surveys
- Organize workshops involving fishery managers, academic and agency researchers, and fishing groups
- Work with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and computer/data engineers to develop a prototype data-sharing platform
- Write and submit manuscripts for publication to peer-reviewed journals
- Help generate scientific proposals
- Give presentations in management and scientific settings
- Help generate annual progress reports to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission
Qualifications
- PhD in social science, data science, computer science, information systems, environmental science, ecology, or related field
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent human dimensions research, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability and desire to interact with Great Lakes stakeholders and researchers
- Knowledge of database/data-sharing platform development and associated programming is beneficial but not required
Funding exists for at least one year, with the possibility of extension for additional years. The ideal start time is late fall/winter 2026-2027.
Location: Successful candidates would join a dynamic, interactive group of faculty, post-docs, and students at the Aquatic Ecology Laboratory in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology on The Ohio State University’s main (Columbus) campus. Working on location in Columbus is preferred.
Requirements
- PhD in social science, data science, computer science, information systems, environmental science, ecology, or related field
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent human dimensions research, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability and desire to interact with Great Lakes stakeholders and researchers
- Knowledge of database/data-sharing platform development and associated programming (beneficial, not required)
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company overview
The International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) is a premier scientific organization dedicated to advancing research and understanding of the Laurentian Great Lakes and other large lakes worldwide. Founded to promote interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists, engineers, and policymakers, IAGLR serves as a central hub for the exchange of scientific knowledge and research findings related to large lake ecosystems. The association organizes annual conferences that bring together leading researchers, publishes the Journal of Great Lakes Research, and facilitates networking opportunities for professionals working in limnology, aquatic ecology, environmental science, and water resource management. IAGLR plays a critical role in addressing pressing environmental challenges facing the Great Lakes region, including water quality issues, invasive species management, climate change impacts, and sustainable resource use. Through its scientific publications, conferences, and collaborative initiatives, the organization contributes significantly to evidence-based policymaking and conservation efforts while fostering international cooperation in large lake research and management.