OPS Associate Research Scientist - 77907502

Civicworks; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks seeks an Associate Research Scientist to conduct research, monitoring, and analysis of crustacean and molluscan fisheries, including life history, ecology, and population dynamics. The role involves data analysis, field sampling, database management, and supervision of staff in fishery-independent monitoring programs.

The incumbent will work with internal and external stakeholders and maintain current knowledge of scientific techniques and literature.

Qualifications

• 8 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or equivalent education/experience combination
• Proficiency in analyses of biological, fisheries, and life history data
• Proficiency in spatial analyses using ESRI products
• Experience automating reports and database technologies
• Ability to supervise staff and lead field teams during scientific sampling
• Skill with marine vessels up to 25 feet and ability to perform strenuous field duties in adverse conditions

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, monitoring, and analysis of crustacean and molluscan fisheries, including life history, ecology, and population dynamics
• Perform data analysis, field sampling, and database management
• Supervise staff in fishery-independent monitoring programs
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain current scientific knowledge

Skills

Biological data analysis

Spatial analyses (ESRI)

Report automation

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree with 4 years experience

Master's degree with 3 years experience

Tools

ESRI GIS

Database technologies

Job description

The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute seeks an Associate Research Scientist to conduct research, monitoring, and analysis of crustacean and molluscan fisheries, including life history, ecology, and population dynamics. The role involves data analysis, field sampling, database management, and supervision of staff in fishery-independent monitoring programs. The incumbent will work with internal and external stakeholders and maintain current knowledge of scientific techniques and literature.

Key qualifications:

• 8 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory, or equivalent education/experience combination (bachelor's degree with 4 years experience, master's with 3 years, o
• Proficiency in analyses of biological, fisheries, and life history data
• Proficiency in spatial analyses using ESRI products
• Experience automating reports and database technologies
• Ability to supervise staff and lead field teams during scientific sampling
• Skill with marine vessels up to 25 feet and ability to perform strenuous field duties in adverse conditions