Postdoctoral Research Associate I - Spawning Sonoran Suckers

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Oct 26, 2025

Postdoctoral Research Associate I - Spawning Sonoran Suckers
Posting Number	req23835
Department	Environmental Science-Res
Department Website Link	https://envs.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Environmental Science is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate I to develop procedures to induce ripening and spawning of captive Sonoran Sucker broodstock in captivity. This position will develop procedures to hatch eggs and rear fry to fingerling stage. They will also document the processes and present to project sponsors, Arizona Game and Fish and professional aquaculture community. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Maintain and operate multiple recirculating aquaculture systems in a greenhouse. Work with students to monitor and adjust water quality parameters in the RAS. Develop protocols to induce spawning and rearing of young fish. Maintain hatchery system for rotifers and Artemia. Document activities and contribute to preparation of reports to project sponsors. Contribute to manuscript for publication in professional journal as lead author. Physical Requirements Ability to swim.
Minimum Qualifications	PhD in aquatic biology, fisheries or related field. Experience with reproductive biology of fish.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with maintaining live fish and reproducing them in captivity.
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	NIH Salary Guidelines, Depends on Experience
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date	5/31/2026
Contact Information for Candidates	Kevin Fitzsimmons kevfitz@arizona.edu
Open Date	9/8/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
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