Fisheries Scientist/Quantitative Ecologist

CASE Consultants International; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CASE is seeking a Fisheries Scientist/Quantitative Ecologist to join NOAA Fisheries’ Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle. The role focuses on transforming complex biological, environmental, and fisheries data into transparent, management-ready scientific products for Pacific salmon recovery and ecosystem-based management.

Responsibilities include conducting quantitative analyses in R and/or Python, developing reproducible workflows, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Fisheries, Ecology, Marine Science or related field.
• 3+ years in fisheries ecology or ecosystem science.
• Experience with statistical modeling and ecological data analysis.
• Experience developing reproducible scientific workflows.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Publication record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative ecological and fisheries analyses using R and/or Python.
• Develop reproducible analytical workflows.
• Analyze biological, environmental, and spatial datasets.
• Develop technical reports, visualizations, and decision-support products.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Support peer‑reviewed publications and memoranda.
• Document analytical methods and maintain reproducible code repositories (GitHub).
• Utilize COMPASS and NOAA information systems where applicable.

Skills

R

Python

Statistical modeling

Bayesian statistics

GitHub

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Technical writing

Publication

Education

MS/PhD in Fisheries/Ecology

Tools

R

Python

GitHub

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Job description

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid/Remote Eligible)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Client: NOAA Fisheries (NMFS)

Security Requirement: Public Trust Eligibility Required (US Citizen)

Position Overview

CASE is seeking a Fisheries Scientist/Quantitative Ecologist to support NOAA Fisheries’ Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) Fish Ecology Division. This position supports multidisciplinary research advancing Pacific salmon recovery, ecosystem-based fisheries management, ESA implementation, and conservation of aquatic resources throughout the Pacific Northwest. The successful candidate will collaborate with Federal scientists to transform complex biological, environmental, and fisheries datasets into transparent, reproducible, management-ready scientific products.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative ecological and fisheries analyses using R and/or Python.
• Develop reproducible analytical workflows supporting fisheries research.
• Analyze biological, environmental, and spatial datasets.
• Develop technical reports, scientific visualizations, and management decision-support products.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams.
• Support peer‑reviewed publications and technical memoranda.
• Document analytical methods and maintain reproducible code repositories using GitHub.
• Utilize NOAA scientific information management systems, including COMPASS, where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Fisheries, Ecology, Marine Science, Quantitative Ecology, Biology, Statistics, Oceanography, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience with fisheries ecology or ecosystem science, preferably Pacific salmon or anadromous fish research.
• Experience with statistical modeling and ecological data analysis.
• Experience developing reproducible scientific workflows.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Publication record.
• Proficiency in:
  • R and/or Python.
  • Bayesian statistics or hierarchical modeling.
  • ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
  • GitHub and version control.
  • COMPASS familiarity.

EEO Statement

We equitably consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information as per https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.