Marine Fish Biologist & Statistician: Data-Driven Scientist

National-Oceanic-; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NOAA’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA/NMFS/OST) seeks qualified applicants for a position in Anchorage, AK or other listed locations. The role focuses on biological statistics, survey coordination, and collaboration with partners to support marine research and management.

Qualifications include a biological science degree with relevant aquatic/animal coursework and substantial statistics training, plus specialized experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in biological science with at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects and 12 in animal sciences.
• For ZP-3/GS-11, one year of specialized experience or equivalent.
• For ZP-4/GS-13, one year of specialized experience at the next higher level plus applicable education.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Survey coordination

Communication

Education

Biological science degree with aquatic and animal science coursework

Statistics / mathematics coursework

Graduate education substitution (Ph.D.)

Job description

NOAA’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA/NMFS/OST) seeks qualified applicants for a position in Anchorage, AK or other listed locations. The role focuses on biological statistics, survey coordination, and collaboration with partners to support marine research and management.

Qualifications include a biological science degree with relevant aquatic/animal coursework and substantial statistics training, plus specialized experience.