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Position Summary

We are seeking a highly-skilled individual for a Postdoctoral Scholar-fixed term position focused on small-scale fisheries and aquatic food systems in Africa. The research and outreach to be led by the person in this position aims to illuminate the value of small-scale fisheries to society as a part of nutrition-sensitive food systems and advocate for policies and investments that support the contributions of these small-scale fisheries. The individual in this position will take a leadership role in research and outreach, lead a collection of studies on small-scale fisheries value chains, their contributions to livelihoods and food and nutrition security, and resilience and transformation over time. The Postdoctoral Scholar will lead the design of value chain studies, train research teams and oversee data collection, lead and contribute to peer-reviewed manuscripts and project reports, and conduct policy outreach. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work integrally with an interdisciplinary and international team of collaborators at Michigan State University and collaborating institutions, including project partners in the countries where the research is being carried out, including Malawi, Liberia, Namibia, and Zanzibar.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Fisheries

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in fisheries social science or related field
• Experience in mixed methods study design
• Experience conducting team-based field data collection
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Exemplary organizational skills and demonstrated aptitude to carry project management of large, complex research projects
• Track record of scholarly writing in the fields of fisheries social science and aquatic food systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to engage effectively with diverse international collaborators

Desired Qualifications

• Language competency in one or more non-English languages spoken in Malawi, Liberia, Zanzibar, Namibia
• Track record of policy and multi-stakeholder engagement and outreach

Required Application Materials

CV and Cover Letter

Website

https://www.canr.msu.edu/fw/

Department Statement

The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife is a vibrant community of scholars comprising 40 core faculty (tenure stream and fixed-term faculty, and academic specialists), 80 graduate and 240 undergraduate students, and 30 research associates. Our Mission is to build local, national, and international capacities to conserve ecosystems that support fish, wildlife, and society through integrated programs in research, education and engagement. We are committed to the integrative nature of natural resources conservation and management, with our expertise ranging from disciplinary areas with a long-standing history in the domain of fisheries and wildlife to those emerging more recently. For more information about the Department, please visit our website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/fw/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.