Integrated Statistics is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to
support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northeast Fisheries Science
Center (NEFSC).
NEFSC's Protected Species Branch mission includes assessing the
population status of protected species (cetaceans, sea turtles,
seabirds, and seals) within U.S. waters, and evaluating threats to
species and populations due to anthropogenic activities. Detailed
assessments of species distributions and abundances are essential to
understand broad scale spatial and temporal movements and behaviors. For
risk assessment and mitigation of impacts, information on seasonal and
inter-annual variability in distribution, ecology, and behavior at
smaller spatial scales is used to estimate potential impacts on
protected species due to localized activities (e.g., fishery bycatch,
military exercises, energy exploration, shipping traffic, etc.).
The Postdoctoral Researcher will assist with the statistical analysis
needs of the Large Whale Program, focusing primarily on population
assessment of North Atlantic right whales. The postdoc will work on the
population viability assessment (PVA) for North Atlantic right whales.
The PVA work has two major components: retrospective model fitting of
historical sightings data to estimate demographic parameters, and
exploring future population dynamics under various scenarios related to
environmental conditions and mitigation of human interactions with
whales through policies enacted under the Endangered Species Act and
Marine Mammal Protection Act. The postdoc will work with members of the
Population Evaluation Team subgroup of the Right Whale U.S.
Implementation Team, including scientists across multiple federal
agencies and NGOs (e.g., New England Aquarium).
*Duties*
* Assist with further development of the PVA. This includes
developing and fitting new and existing population models to
sightings data and improving an existing individual-based population
projection model to facilitate its current and future uses as a
management tool.
* Assist with other statistical needs in PSB, serving as a consultant
and collaborator to biologists monitoring protected species.
* Provide support for science and management needs. Duties include
analyzing data and preparing presentations for stakeholder meetings,
environmental impact statements, biological opinions, and scientific
manuscripts.
*Qualifications and Skills*
These qualifications and skills are required:
* PhD in quantitative ecology, statistics, wildlife ecology or similar
field
* Strong background in statistical modeling including experience in
Bayesian and frequentist concepts
* Advanced programming in R
* Experience publishing scientific research
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (including
visual presentations) with a variety of audiences including
technical, scientific, and the general public
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Strong project management skills
* Attention to detail
* Adaptability to quickly changing priorities and strict timelines
* US citizenship and presence. Ability to comply with EO 14042.
These qualifications and skills are desired:
* Experience with Bayesian hierarchical modeling
* Experience with capture recapture modeling
* Model fitting with BUGS/JAGS/NIMBLE
* Programming and database management (e.g., PL/SQL, version control
with Git)
* Familiarity with visual survey data collection and processing methods
The position will be full-time for one year with the possibility of
extension. The position is eligible for the benefits described on the
Integrated Statistics website. The position will probably start remotely
but with the goal of intermittent in-person work at the NEFSC lab in
Woods Hole, MA. To apply for this position, go to
https://jobs.intstats.com/JobDetails.jsp?jobListingId=291 or visit
www.integratedstatistics.com, click Employment Opportunities, click the
job name and click the Apply Here link.
Integrated Statistics is an equal opportunity employer and will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age,
color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, gender
identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification
protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with its
obligations under federal law, Integrated Statistics is committed to
taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified
women, minorities, disabled individuals, special disabled veterans,
veterans of the Vietnam era, and other eligible veterans. For assistance
with accessibility of applications, posters, forms, and/or documents,
please email the Integrated Statistics office.
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Woods Hole, MA 02543
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