Fisheries Scientist

Jobtailor; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Berlin invites applications for a fisheries research position focused on field experiments with zander and pike in German lakes. The role requires coordinating citizen scientists and field teams, performing statistical analyses, and presenting findings to diverse audiences.

You will publish in German and English, prepare reports for funders, and work closely with stakeholders in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. A valid German fishing license and driving license are required.

Qualifikationen

• ,Mandatory M.Sc. in fisheries, biology, environmental science or related field.

Aufgaben

• Execute boat angling experiments in lakes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
• Recruit and coordinate experimental anglers, fishers, technicians and student helpers
• Conduct statistical data analysis and data visualization
• Write publications and develop presentations and other content for scientific and lay audiences
• Write project reports in German
• Manage project administration and coordination
• Examine the effectiveness of live sonar echosounding technology on catch rate, size and behaviour of fish captured by recreational anglers targeting zander and pike in deep lakes
• Conduct extensive field work with experimental anglers acting as citizen scientists

Kenntnisse

Field work logistics

Statistical data analysis

Data visualization

Field team management

German/English communication

Organizational competencies

Ausbildung

M.SC. in fisheries/biology/environmental science

Tools

Live sonar echosounding technology

Jobbeschreibung

• Execute boat angling experiments in lakes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern


• Recruit and coordinate experimental anglers, fishers, technicians and student helpers


• Conduct statistical data analysis and data visualization


• Write publications and develop presentations and other content for scientific and lay audiences


• Write project reports in German


• Manage project administration and coordination


• Examine the effectiveness of live sonar echosounding technology on catch rate, size and behaviour of fish captured by recreational anglers targeting zander and pike in deep lakes


• Conduct extensive field work with experimental anglers acting as citizen scientists

Requirements

• Mandatory M.Sc. in fisheries, biology, environmental science or a related field


• Organizational competencies in managing field teams


• Ability to conduct prolonged fieldwork under variable weather conditions, including occasional weekend work with anglers


• Advanced statistical competencies, preferably in R, as documented in scientific publications or your master thesis


• Advanced German/English communication skills (C1 or higher)


• German required to verbally communicate with German-speaking stakeholders and for reporting to funders


• German fishing license or equivalent


• German driver license or equivalent


• Personal experience with recreational angling for predators


• Highly desirable: own experience with live sonar boat angling for predators


• Highly desirable: German boat driving license for inland waters at time of job commencement

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting field experiments in fisheries, including statistical data analysis and effective communication in both German and English. Proficient in managing field teams and coordinating project activities while ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• M.Sc. In Fisheries, Biology, Environmental Science


• Advanced Statistical Competencies In R


• German Fishing License


• German Driver License


• Advanced German/English Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Statistical Data Analysis


• Data Visualization


• Field Experimentation


• Project Administration


• Field Team Management

Soft Skills

• Organizational Competencies


• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• German Fishing License


• German Driver License


• German Boat Driving License

Industry Keywords

• Recreational Angling


• Citizen Scientists


• Zander


• Pike


• Field Work

Tools & Technologies

• Live Sonar Echosounding Technology