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Quantitative Animal Ecologist
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service
Honolulu, Hawaii
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $74,678 - $197,200 per year |
| Benefits | ZP 3/4 grade position |
| Deadline | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Min. Experience | 5+ years |
- Lead Hawaiian monk seal assessment research for the Marine Mammal Assessment Program at the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC). Lead the design and implementation of assessment studies and undertake statistical analyses to characterize abundance and demography, describe population dynamics, assess natural and anthropogenic impacts, and evaluate recovery strategies. Lead project teams, delegate work, and identify scientific priorities.
- Conduct mark-recapture and other statistical analyses for stock assessment models relevant to the biology, ecology, and status of marine mammal populations, particularly Hawaiian monk seals. Apply ingenuity and originality to the adaptation of existing experimental techniques or lead the development of novel methods for the statistical analysis of data for stock assessments and other supporting analyses for protected species and fisheries management in the Pacific Islands Region.
- Serve as a principal scientific advisor on biological and ecosystem science work and assist personnel participating in studies aboard research cruises and other field efforts. Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and technical reports and give presentations on these findings at research progress reviews, council meetings and working groups, public outreach events, and scientific conferences.
- Mentor and lead junior scientists in performing analyses and related research activities. Develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders, interacting and serving with various panels, committees, and technical working groups, including various Federal, state, international, and professional organizations.
Position is only open to US residents. The MAP announcement under vacancy number NMFS-26-13041148-ST is open to Status Candidates (current federal employees, military spouses, career transition, veterans, Schedule A, and other special authorities.)The DE announcement under vacancy number NMFS-26-13041149-DE is open to the public. You must apply to both announcements to be considered for both.
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| Category | Fisheries , Marine Biology |
| Tags | Marine Mammal |
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