Bottom Longline Survey Scientist, Levels II–III
$45,000–$82,000 year
On-sitePascagoula, Mississippi, United States
Job Summary
Conduct biological and environmental sampling, data collection, and QA/QC for the SEFSC Bottom Longline Survey while serving as Field Party Chief or Watch Leader. Coordinate vessel activities, logistics, and participant clearances; manage procurement of survey gear, bait, and supplies; and maintain tag and genetic-sample information. Perform advanced statistical and spatial analyses, including kriging and heat maps, to support trophic studies, age-and-growth research, and population structure assessments. Enter and edit research data into Oracle databases in accordance with Public Access to Research Results requirements. Lead or support marine mammal and sea turtle stranding activities, including identification, measurements, and data submission. Prepare cruise reports, summaries, and presentations for workshops and scientific meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Master of Science degree in Marine Science or a related field of study
- Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Science or a related field of study plus three years of relevant experience
- Master of Science degree in Biology or a related science plus a minimum of five years of experience in fish biology, marine biology, oceanography, ecology, or a related field
- Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or a related science plus a minimum of ten years of experience in fish biology, marine biology, oceanography, ecology, or a related field
- Demonstrable field experience with multiple gear types, including longlines, trawls, and plankton collection devices
- Experience with oceanographic equipment such as side-scan sonar and conductivity, temperature, and depth instruments (CTDs), as well as video technologies
- Knowledge of fisheries biology and survey design concepts, principles, and methodologies sufficient to independently perform scientific tasks using standard methods and techniques
- Experience with stomach content analyses and basic statistics associated with trophic studies
- Ability to accurately identify elasmobranchs, teleosts, and invertebrates indigenous to southeastern U.S. marine waters
- Advanced competency with common word-processing, database utilization and management, statistical, and graphics programs, particularly Access and Oracle
- Documented experience managing large datasets and statistically analyzing data
- Ability to lead research projects to completion
- Experience conducting public outreach events and public speaking
- Ability to meet NOAA sea-duty health requirements, including required NOAA Health Services and tuberculosis screening documentation and a current tetanus vaccination
Desired Qualifications
- Considerable experience with longline gear
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