Requisition No: 835132
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST-FWC - 77072946
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 77072946
Salary: $58,002 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 08/30/2024
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Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)
Marine Fisheries Research / Fisheries Independent Monitoring program
$58,002 Annually
100 8th Ave SE
St Petersburg, FL
Associate Research Scientist - CS 77072946
St Petersburg, Florida - $58,002 Annually
Anticipated Vacancy
Our organization:
The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.
Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
8 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory is required.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and four years of professional experience in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics; or
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and three years of professional experience as described above; or
A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and one year of professional experience as described above can substitute for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in marine science or fisheries.
A strong background in fisheries analyses.
Two or more peer-reviewed publications, of which at least one is as lead author.
Proficiency in coding in one or more statistical or programming languages (e.g., R, SQL, SAS).
Proven record in applying for and obtaining grant funding.
Requirements:
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.
Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.
Candidates selected for interviews are expected to present a seminar of their relevant research and experiences. Travel expenses to the interview are the candidate’s responsibility.
Candidates are encouraged to submit an example of data science/analysis code with their application materials.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The FWC is seeking an individual with strong fisheries and quantitative skills to fill an Associate Research Scientist position in its Marine Fisheries Research, Fisheries-Independent Monitoring Program. This position will be expected to participate in all aspects of Florida’s Fisheries-Independent Monitoring (FIM) program, with an emphasis on data analysis of estuarine and marine fish populations and program-wide statistical programming needs.
The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing fisheries data, maintaining R code, writing proposals and manuscripts, and participating in field work.
Duties will include but are not limited to: Statistically analyze data from FIM program sampling projects to describe both single-species and community structure processes. Present analytical results and represent FWC/FWRI/FIM at meetings, SEDAR workshops, and scientific conferences related to fisheries research. Prepare reports for grant agencies, fishery managers and other scientists. Write and submit manuscripts suitable for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals that summarize results. Mentor, train, and assist other FIM staff in data analyses, and in the publication and presentation of FIM data. Assist other FWC staff in the use and analysis of FIM program data as directed. Assist in maintaining, updating, and creating computer codes (in various coding languages) that are used by the FIM program for data QA/QC, summaries, analyses, reports, etc. Suggest new surveys and studies that complement and enhance existing surveys, with emphasis on offshore habitats. Take the lead and assist in the preparation of research proposals. Participate in field work associated with both single-day and mu
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Posted: Aug. 15, 2024, 9:02 p.m.
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