Deadline: Fri, 11/24/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Florida Location Detail: St. Petersburg, Florida or Gainesville, Florida Job Description: This position designs and conducts research on the ecology, habitat, and population biology of the Florida manatee. Primary responsibilities include developing and parameterizing quantitative ecological models to provide decision-support for wildlife managers. The successful candidate will act as a project manager for characterizing manatee habitat networks, conducting risk assessments, and forecasting threats to manatee populations and their habitat. The employee will oversee data collection, management, and analysis; consult with resource managers, research partners, and other stakeholders to identify information needs, assess available data, and develop decision-support tools; actively collaborate on research teams and working groups; and present research findings through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and meeting presentations. Additional duties may include field work, supervision of staff, and public outreach. Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and 4 years of professional experience in a related field; or a Master's degree in the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and 3 years of professional experience in a related field; or a Doctorate degree in the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and 1 year of professional experience in a related field. 4 years of professional experience in a directly related biological field or laboratory program can substitute for the required Bachelor’s degree; additional years of experience as described above are also required. Preference may be given to applicants with the following qualifications: knowledge of the principles of experimental design, data collection and management, and ecological modeling; demonstrated experience designing and conducting field research in aquatic/marine ecology, conducting statistical analyses, and developing agent-based models; experience with scientific programming, geographic information systems (GIS), and relational database management; and demonstrated experience in technical writing and consulting with natural resource stakeholders. Salary: $60,000 Benefits: Please visit: www.mybenefits.myflorida.com How to Apply: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/SAINT-PETERSBURG-ASSOCIATE-RESEARCH-SCIENTIST-FWC-77073264-1-FL-33703/1090983400/
