Marine Mammal Research Scientist - Data Modeling & Stats

Florida; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

On-the-job trainings

FMLA

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking an OPS Assistant Research Scientist for the FWRI Marine Mammals/Manatees program in Saint Petersburg, FL. The role focuses on analytical research, population modeling, and decision-support for wildlife management.

Salary is $25–$28 per hour, depending on experience, with a standard workweek and no telework. The candidate will work within analytical teams to develop ecological models, analyze data, and contribute to scientific

Qualifications

• Experience in wildlife research and quantitative analysis.
• Ability to perform statistical analyses and modeling.
• Experience with population models and data management.

Responsibilities

• Support analytical research teams focusing on demographic rates and population trajectories.
• Develop and parameterize quantitative ecological models for decision support.
• Conduct statistical analyses using databases and external data as needed.
• Collaborate with internal and external investigators on FWRI projects.
• Document workflows, data management practices, and methodological updates.

Skills

Wildlife data analysis

Excel & Access

SQL

R/Python

Statistical analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in physical/natural sciences or mathematics

Master’s in physical/natural/science or mathematics

Doctorate in physical/natural/science or mathematics

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

SQL

Job description

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking an OPS Assistant Research Scientist for the FWRI Marine Mammals/Manatees program in Saint Petersburg, FL. The role focuses on analytical research, population modeling, and decision-support for wildlife management.

Salary is $25–$28 per hour, depending on experience, with a standard workweek and no telework. The candidate will work within analytical teams to develop ecological models, analyze data, and contribute to scientific