Marine Data Scientist – Fisheries Analytics, AI + Habitat Mapping

CASE Consultants International; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Remote work

Professional development

Bonuses

Job summary

CASE Consultants International is seeking Marine Data Scientists to support SEFSC scientists in developing next‑generation analytical tools for fisheries science, habitat mapping, and ecosystem monitoring. You will handle large biological, environmental, acoustic, imagery, and geospatial data to transform observations into reproducible products that support stock assessments and ecosystem management.

The role emphasizes reproducible workflows in R and Python, GIS product development, and

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Marine Biology, Fisheries Science, Ecology, Oceanography, or related discipline.
• Experience with fisheries field surveys or marine ecological research.
• Fish identification skills.
• Comfortable working aboard research vessels for extended periods.
• Experience with GIS, R, SQL, or scientific databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze fisheries, habitat, and ecological datasets
• Develop reproducible analytical workflows in R and Python
• Support AI-assisted image annotation and machine learning applications
• Process underwater imagery collected from ROVs, AUVs, and towed camera systems
• Develop GIS products supporting habitat characterization
• Perform statistical analyses and ecological modeling
• Manage cloud‑based scientific datasets and metadata
• Collaborate with NOAA scientists on technical reports and peer‑reviewed publications

Skills

Python

R

ArcGIS Pro

SQL

Machine Learning AI

Cloud Computing

Computer Vision

Ecological Statistics

Fisheries Science

Scientific Programming

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Marine Biology, Fisheries Science, Ecology, Oceanography, or related discipline

Tools

GIS

R

Job description

Location: Miami, FL, Panama City, FL, or Pascagoula, MS (Hybrid/Remote Eligible)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Client: NOAA Fisheries (NMFS)

Security Requirement: Public Trust Eligibility Required (US Citizen)

Position Overview: CASE is seeking innovative Marine Data Scientists to support SEFSC scientists developing next-generation analytical tools for fisheries science, habitat mapping, and ecosystem monitoring.

Working with large biological, environmental, acoustic, imagery, and geospatial datasets, you’ll help transform raw scientific observations into reproducible products that directly support fisheries stock assessments, habitat restoration, and ecosystem-based management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze fisheries, habitat, and ecological datasets
• Develop reproducible analytical workflows in R and Python
• Support AI-assisted image annotation and machine learning applications
• Process underwater imagery collected from ROVs, AUVs, and towed camera systems
• Develop GIS products supporting habitat characterization
• Perform statistical analyses and ecological modeling
• Manage cloud‑based scientific datasets and metadata
• Collaborate with NOAA scientists on technical reports and peer‑reviewed publications

Required Qualifications:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Marine Biology, Fisheries Science, Ecology, Oceanography, or related discipline
• Experience with fisheries field surveys or marine ecological research
• Fish identification skills
• Comfortable working aboard research vessels for extended periods
• Experience with GIS, R, SQL, or scientific databases is a plus

Desired Skills:

• Python
• R
• ArcGIS Pro
• SQL
• Machine Learning / AI
• Cloud Computing
• Computer Vision
• Ecological Statistics
• Fisheries Science
• Scientific Programming

Benefits: Company-sponsored health, dental, vision; paid leave; retirement plan; training and professional development; remote and flexible work; performance‑based raises and bonuses.

EEO Mandate: Casey Consultants International is an affirmative action and equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

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