Postdoctoral Researcher
International Association for Great Lakes ResearchRole Overview
International Association for Great Lakes Research is hiring a mid-level Postdoctoral Researcher. This is a full-time role in South Milwaukee. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Closing Date: Until Filled
Description
The Gerig Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to work on a Sea Grant funded project evaluating the impact of the historic 2022 cisco boom on native and non-native predators in Lake Superior. This project will leverage both empirical and model-based approaches to characterize how the diet, growth, and population dynamics of predators responded before, during, and after the cisco recruitment event. This is a collaborative project among state, federal, tribal, and provincial agencies involved in fisheries management in Lake Superior.
Qualifications
The selected candidate will have demonstrated experience in scientific writing, statistical modeling, and quantitative ecology. The selected candidate will develop bioenergetics and ecosystem models (e.g. Ecopath with Ecosim) to evaluate both short and long-term consequences. The position provides 18 months of funding with opportunity for extension. Salary is commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to Dr. Brandon Gerig (gerig@uwm.edu) to initiate a conversation
Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis. Ideal candidate will be able to start during the summer or fall of 2026.
Contact
Brandon Gerig
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Gerig@UWM.edu
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This position is based in South Milwaukee. International Association for Great Lakes Research has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
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When was the Postdoctoral Researcher role at International Association for Great Lakes Research posted?
This role was posted on April 27, 2026 (55 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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