Salmon Habitat Geospatial Analyst & Modeling

Lynker; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare at no monthly cost

401(k) retirement plan with company-matching

Tuition assistance and training reimbursements

Job summary

Lynker is looking for a Geospatial Fisheries Analyst to support NOAA Fisheries’ Northwest Fisheries Science Center, focusing on salmon habitat and life cycle modeling. This role involves conducting complex geospatial analyses and data collection in various marine environments. Responsibilities include integrating datasets, leading visualizations, and conducting detailed fieldwork.

The successful candidate will possess a relevant degree, strong quantitative skills, and experience with GIS tools like ArcPro and QGIS, and capabilities in data analysis reporting. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, PTO, and a competitive compensation plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with emphasis in relevant field.
• Experience writing reports and publishing articles.
• Strong background using GIS including ArcPro and QGIS.
• Ability to manage workload and produce high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Integrate spatial datasets using advanced GIS analysis.
• Compute spatial indices from large datasets.
• Lead data processing and visualization.
• Conduct field work in challenging outdoor conditions.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Quantitative skills

GIS software proficiency

Modeling and data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in relevant field

Tools

R

GitHub

ArcPro

QGIS

Job description

Lynker is looking for a Geospatial Fisheries Analyst to support NOAA Fisheries’ Northwest Fisheries Science Center, focusing on salmon habitat and life cycle modeling. This role involves conducting complex geospatial analyses and data collection in various marine environments. Responsibilities include integrating datasets, leading visualizations, and conducting detailed fieldwork.

The successful candidate will possess a relevant degree, strong quantitative skills, and experience with GIS tools like ArcPro and QGIS, and capabilities in data analysis reporting. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, PTO, and a competitive compensation plan.