Field & Data Research Scientist

State of Florida; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan options

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

On-the-job trainings

Family and medical leave

Job summary

The State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, invites applications for the Associate Research Scientist-FWC position in Saint Petersburg. The role leads Fisheries Dependent Monitoring surveys (MRIP, SRFS) and oversees field supervision, data collection, QA/QC, and grant reporting.

Requires advanced degree(s) in physical/natural sciences or mathematics and substantial professional experience; preference for Florida government experience and supervisory background.

Qualifications

• 8 years professional experience in a closely‑related biological field or laboratory is required.
• 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; or
• A master’s degree with three years of professional experience; or
• A doctorate with one year of professional experience can substitute for the required experience.
• Preference may be given to candidates with one or more years of working for the State of Florida or another government agency
• One or more years of experience as a supervisor of a large team
• Knowledge of Fisheries Dependent Monitoring data collection and analysis
• Experience and knowledge of recreational fisheries surveys, such as MRIP
• Previous collaboration on scientific publications and data analysis
• Knowledge of basic coding and data management software

Responsibilities

• Supervise statewide recreational fishing surveys and coordinate field staff.
• Manage site and vessel registers; deliver monthly updates to the grant agency.
• Generate sampling schedules and monitor progress toward quotas; report to grant agency.
• QA/QC on submitted data and deliver clean data files.
• Produce data summaries and grant reports; analyze survey performance.
• Represent the Agency in meetings with state, regional, and national partners.
• Assist with design and modification of survey approaches.
• Provide guidance and supervision of regional field staff; conduct annual reviews.
• Perform related duties and outreach activities for recreational anglers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Fisheries data analysis

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's in physical or natural sciences or mathematics

Master's in physical or natural sciences or mathematics

Doctorate in physical or natural sciences or mathematics

Tools

Coding and data management software

Job description

The State of Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, invites applications for the Associate Research Scientist-FWC position in Saint Petersburg. The role leads Fisheries Dependent Monitoring surveys (MRIP, SRFS) and oversees field supervision, data collection, QA/QC, and grant reporting.

Requires advanced degree(s) in physical/natural sciences or mathematics and substantial professional experience; preference for Florida government experience and supervisory background.