The Aquatic Research Scientist will proactively engage with communities to conduct research on topics directly relevant to stakeholders and lake management within the Northwoods region. As a research scientist and Principal Investigator at the Center for Limnology, they will direct research and facilitate the expansion of research collaboration and training opportunities. Position goals include grant and contract-focused project development and building collaborative capacity with lake and community groups, and federal, tribal, and state management agencies. The Aquatic Research Scientist will also communicate their science through publications and presentations for both academic and non-academic audiences. In addition, they will participate in the training and mentoring of students at Trout Lake Station, where more than 30 graduate and undergraduate researchers receive in-depth, hands-on training and mentorship each year.
The successful candidate will be part of a team of 6 researchers and 3 operations staff based full-time out of Trout Lake Station in Boulder Junction, WI with opportunities to collaborate with researchers at the Center for Limnology Hasler lab in Madison. Trout Lake Station is an attractive work location nestled in the Northwoods of Wisconsin where there are ample outdoor recreational opportunities and many nearby places to live. The year-round and seasonal communities at Trout Lake Station are highly interactive, supportive communities that encourage diverse perspectives and support employee well-being.