OPS Associate Fisheries Scientist - Field & Data Analysis

Florida; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seeks an OPS Associate Research Scientist to conduct research, monitoring and analysis of life history, ecology and fisheries dynamics, particularly crustacean and molluscan species. You will design programs, assist with data analysis, and prepare reports for management.

The role supervises staff in field labs, coordinates with partner agencies, and requires extensive fieldwork, data management, and strong collaboration skills to support

Qualifications

• 8 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory is required.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and four years of professional experience in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics; or
• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and three years of professional experience as described above; or
• A Doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and one year of professional experience as described above can substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will conduct research, monitoring, and analysis of life history, ecology, population, and fisheries dynamics; perform data analysis for reports and manuscripts.
• Assist with design and implementation of research and monitoring programs addressing management actions.
• Supervise staff within the stone crab, blue crab, and horseshoe crab fishery-monitoring program; recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate staff; ensure compliance with policies.

Job description

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seeks an OPS Associate Research Scientist to conduct research, monitoring and analysis of life history, ecology and fisheries dynamics, particularly crustacean and molluscan species. You will design programs, assist with data analysis, and prepare reports for management.

The role supervises staff in field labs, coordinates with partner agencies, and requires extensive fieldwork, data management, and strong collaboration skills to support