Post Doctoral Scholar

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Job Title:

Post Doctoral Scholar

Department:

Arts and Sciences Evolution Ecology and Organismal Biology

The post-doc would be expected to conduct literature reviews, organize workshops, and implement surveys of database managers/developers, fishery managers, and academic and agency researchers, to help identify a data-sharing architecture (“database ecosystem”) suitable for use in the Great Lakes Basin. A potential need to conduct structured or semi-structured interviews also exists. Ideally, this database ecosystem would allow end-users (e.g., academic and agency researchers, fishery managers) to simultaneously query independent Great Lakes databases and download their needed data through a user-friendly online interface.

In addition to writing and submitting manuscripts for publication to peer-reviewed journals, the post-doc would be expected to present findings at management and scientific meetings, as well as help generate annual progress reports to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, which is this project’s sponsor. The opportunity to contribute to ongoing fisheries-focused research in the Great Lakes basin, including refining and using an independent Great Lakes Recruitment and Ecosystem (GLaRE) database would also exist, if of interest.

Required: PhD in social science, data science, computer science, information systems, environmental science, ecology, or related field. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability and desire to interact with Great Lakes stakeholders and database managers/developers from diverse international organizations.

Desired: Knowledge of database development and associated programming.

Additional Information:

Dr. Stuart Ludsin ( is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar to help on a long-term project designed to advance the use of ecosystem-based approaches to fisheries management in the North American Great Lakes Basin.

This position is for two years with an ideal start time of Summer of 2025.

Location: Successful candidates would join a dynamic, interactive group of faculty, post-docs, and students at the Aquatic Ecology Laboratory (AEL; in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology ( on The Ohio State University’s main (Columbus) campus. Computing support and office space would be available in the AEL.

Working remotely is NOT possible.

A resume and cover letter are required to be considered for this position.

Application review will begin May 19th and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Questions about the position can be addressed to Stuart Ludsin ().

The College of the Arts and Sciences Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology (EEOB) is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.

The pay range for this job profile is $61,008- $63,000. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Location:

Research Center (0073)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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