Quantitative Stock-Assessment Scientist – Fisheries Research

1000scholars; Bergen; Vor Ort; NOK 12.000 - 13.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Institute of Marine Research in Bergen is seeking a research scientist to advance stock assessment method development. You will collaborate with multiple research groups to develop quantitative models and analyze diverse fisheries data.

The role requires a PhD in a quantitative field, strong R and TMB/RTMB skills, and experience with stock assessment. Norwegian language courses are supported; salary follows government scales. This is a permanent position in Norway.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, fisheries science, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
• Academic background must include university-level coursework in statistics and biology.
• Fluency in R and TMB or RTMB is a prerequisite.
• Documented experience with stock assessment, either operational or research-based.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing statistical models using TMB or RTMB, applied to fisheries science.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).

Aufgaben

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating quantitative methods for stock assessment (e.g. statistical catch-at-age models, state-space models, biomass dynamic models).
• Analysing fisheries and survey data (including catch, effort, and biological data) using traditional approaches and novel methods such as drone-based acoustics and imagery.
• Designing and implementing simulation and sensitivity analyses to evaluate model performance and management strategies (e.g. MSE).
• Collaborating with stock-responsible scientists to develop and implement new features in existing assessment models on a stock-by-stock basis.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

Communication skills

R programming

Ausbildung

PhD in mathematics or statistics or biostatistics or fisheries science

Tools

TMB/RTMB

Git

R

Jobbeschreibung

Institute of Marine Research in Bergen is seeking a research scientist to advance stock assessment method development. You will collaborate with multiple research groups to develop quantitative models and analyze diverse fisheries data.

The role requires a PhD in a quantitative field, strong R and TMB/RTMB skills, and experience with stock assessment. Norwegian language courses are supported; salary follows government scales. This is a permanent position in Norway.