Marine Mammal Data Scientist (OPS)

State of Florida

Saint Petersburg (FL)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

State of Florida, via the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, seeks an OPS Assistant Research Scientist to advance analytical work on marine mammal populations. You will conduct statistical analyses, build models, and collaborate with FWRI scientists to provide decision-support for wildlife managers.

The role emphasizes data management, reproducible analyses, and collaboration, with no telework and on-site duties in St. Petersburg, FL.

Qualifications

  • 7 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory program is required.
  • Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience in physical/natural sciences or mathematics; or Master's with 2 years; or Doctorate can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct statistical analyses and develop mathematical, spatial, and risk assessment models of marine mammal populations and their habitat.
  • Provide analytical and data management support for FWRI projects.
  • Develop quantitative ecological models to support wildlife management decisions.
  • Oversee key workflows and data management, quantitative tools, and documentation.

Skills

Statistical analysis
Quantitative modeling
Data management
R or Python

Education

Bachelor's in physical/ natural sciences or mathematics
Master's in physical/ natural sciences or mathematics
Doctorate in physical/ natural sciences or mathematics

Tools

Excel
Access
SQL
R
Python
ESRI Survey123
ArcGIS Online/Pro

Job description

State of Florida, via the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, seeks an OPS Assistant Research Scientist to advance analytical work on marine mammal populations. You will conduct statistical analyses, build models, and collaborate with FWRI scientists to provide decision-support for wildlife managers.

The role emphasizes data management, reproducible analyses, and collaboration, with no telework and on-site duties in St. Petersburg, FL.

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