Aloha MARMAM community! The newly-minted *Marine Mammal Assessment Program* of the *NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center's Protected Species Division (PSD)* is hiring a quantitative ecologist to lead assessment research for Hawaiian monk seals. The recruitment is only open for one week (*8/21/26 - 8/27/26)*!
The position will be based in *Honolulu, HI* (no remote option) and is open only to U.S. citizens. More details and the USA Jobs links are included below. This is an exciting opportunity for an eligible quantitative ecologist to lead analyses of an incredible >40-year capture-recapture dataset and otherwise support the assessment and recovery of this endangered population! Kindest regards, amanda *PSD Research Ecologist: ZP 0408 3/4 duties:* - 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. The MAP announcement under vacancy number NMFS-26-13041148-ST <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/881449500> 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 <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/881451100> is open to the public. You must apply to both announcements to be considered for both. -- *Amanda L. Bradford, Ph.D.* *Supervisory Marine Biologist*, *Marine Mammal Assessment Program Lead* Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries
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