JOB OPPORTUNITY (Full time) - Associate Scientist II – Cetacean modeling NO CLOSING DATE: Open until sufficient applicants received Relocation assistance available NMFS with a cooperative agreement with UCAR is looking for a POPULATION MODELER to join the National Marine Fisheries Service in Miami FL. The incumbent will utilize a solid foundation in population dynamics models to develop a “Population Consequences of Multiple Stressors” (PCoMS) model to characterize the population responses of cetaceans in the Gulf of Mexico to natural and anthropogenic stressors with a focus on sperm whales and pantropical spotted dolphins. The incumbent will be responsible for working with a team to develop and implement a model, evaluate and present results, develop plans for field projects, and provide model outputs to end users. Primary knowledge, skills, and abilities required are as follows: · Working knowledge of data management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQLServer, MS Access) and computer code development · Working knowledge of statistical and/or mathematical programming languages (e.g., R, S-PLUS, Matlab, C++). · Demonstrated experience developing population models for marine mammals, sea turtles, or other long-lived species is required, and experience working with marine mammals is highly desired. Please see full job posting for entire list of qualifications, responsibilities, and how to apply https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UCAR_Careers/job/Foothills-Lab-4/As... -- Rebeccah A. Hazelkorn Protected Resources Division NOAA, NMFS, Southeast Regional Office 263 13th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Office: 727-551-5751 Cell: 941-724-3906