Senior Fisheries Data Scientist – Salmon Survival, Migration, and Mark-Recapture Modeling

Role responsibilities

The Senior Fisheries Data Scientist will provide statistical analysis to inform management decisions regarding salmon survival and migration. This includes analyzing spatial and temporal variability, developing mathematical models, and supporting other researchers.

Requirements

Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field with a strong quantitative background and at least ten years of experience related to fisheries data. Excellent communication skills and experience with statistical modeling in R are essential.

Key skills

Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Mark-Recapture Methods, Ecological Knowledge, Quantitative Analysis, Linux/Shell Scripting, Communication Skills, Research Publication, Field Data Collection, Environmental Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation Models, Team Collaboration

Keywords

Fisheries, Salmon, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Ecology, Hydropower, Survival Analysis, Migration Patterns, Mark-Recapture Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, R Programming, Stan, JAGS, Environmental Data, Field Data Collection, Quantitative Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation Models, Linux, Shell Scripting, Research Publication, Scientific Transparency, Peer Collaboration, NOAA Fisheries, Pacific Northwest, Data Management, Environmental Services, Ecological Datasets, Team Collaboration, Communication Skills