Fisheries Statistician & Ecological Data Scientist

Ocean Associates, Inc.

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 104,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) seeks a highly qualified statistician to provide analytical support to NOAA Fisheries, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Fish Ecology Division in Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in statistics or related field, with 6+ years of experience, and is proficient in Bayesian methods, R, Stan, and JAGS.

Strong communication and data-management skills are essential. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

PhD in statistics, mathematics, fisheries, ecology, or related field required with emphasis in statistics.
Strong quantitative background with extensive coursework in statistics and probability.
Experience with Bayesian statistics and mark-recapture methods preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide statistical analysis to inform management decisions.
Statistically analyze variability in migratory salmon processes through hydropower systems.
Develop probabilistic models using modern statistical methods.
Provide statistical support for study design and analysis.
Organize and curate ecological datasets for mark-recapture modeling.
Document reproducible workflows and share analytic protocols.
Publish reports and present results at meetings as needed.
Assist with field data collection in West Coast regions.