The NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) Marine Mammal and Turtle Division (MMTD) is excited to announce* we are recruiting for a **Fisheries Biologist (ZP3/4 permanent FTE) to lead, plan, and conduct research in the Marine Mammal Molecular Genomics program to support marine mammal conservation. *The job opportunity announcement(JOA) <https://www.usajobs.gov/job/823751900> for the permanent Fish Biologist positions has been posted and is for multiple Fish Biologist (ZP3/4- 0482) positions. Applicants must pay attention to which position they are applying for and pick appropriate location/duty stations. The position opens Dec 17, closes Dec 23, 2024 or when the applicant deadline of 250 applications has been reached ! Below is a description of the position and some helpful information. Position description Hiring Manager: Jenny Litz Title: Fish Biologist (ZP 3/4 permanent FTE, Research Geneticist) Location(s): Lafayette, Pascagoula, Miami - The incumbent will lead, plan, and conduct research in the Marine Mammal Molecular Genomics program to support marine mammal conservation. The candidate will also actively lead/support other MMTD (e.g., sea turtles genomics research), Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), and NOAA's omics initiatives (domestically and internationally) through active research and participation in working groups, and committees, and provide technical advice and support cross-functional research within and beyond NOAA. - They will develop and assist other Marine Mammal Branch program leads with research projects to understand marine mammal population structure, behavior, ecology, distribution, abundance, evolution, and health in the Gulf of Mexico, Western Atlantic, Caribbean (Southeast region), and internationally, using established and innovative molecular genetics/genomics tools and techniques. - The incumbent will develop the scientific research priorities for the Marine Mammal genomics program and prioritize actions in coordination with the Marine Mammal and Turtle Division leadership and staff. They will execute all phases of projects including: developing proposals, managing budgets and lab resources, planning and conducting experiments; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; assuring data integrity and quality control; preparing data for archival and public access; drawing conclusions and making recommendations for future work; and presenting and publishing technical reports of the findings. - This multi-disciplinary position involves coordination and cooperation with other research teams within and outside the Division. The incumbent will represent the Sea Turtle Branch and Marine Mammal and Turtle Division in communications and collaborations with NOAA management offices (Southeast Regional Office, Office of Protected Resources, and Office of Science and Technology), including participating in meetings and workshops, fulfilling data and analytical requests, consulting management during proposal development, and communicating research findings and products. The incumbent will be encouraged to collaborate with staff from other Science Centers, academic institutions, NGOs, and state and local governments, and participate in public outreach events and initiatives. - The incumbent will secure internal and external funding to support basic and advanced research activities; recruit and mentor interns, graduate students, and post-docs; and foster and strengthen interdisciplinary research collaborations with academia, environmental organizations, industry, and other federal agencies. Candidate qualification considerations - The core needs for the job are scientific research, project management including budget planning and execution, strategic and succession planning, knowledge transfer through mentorship of interns, graduate students, post-docs, and inexperienced research staff, compassionate leadership both in-person and virtually, and effective coordination and communication with other research investigators, management partners, and division leadership. - The candidate will require knowledge of molecular genetics and genomics tools and their application to inform NOAA’s management needs including scientific decisions for marine mammal and protected species conservation under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA). - The incumbent will be expected to keep abreast of new and evolving genomics techniques and technologies, be familiar with the latest research, and complete regular leadership and technical training for professional development. - Some infrequent travel is required for meetings. *Other helpful information: * In your detailed CV, please ensure all of the below information is included, if not, you will be disqualified: - Job Title (including job series and grade, if federal) - Descriptions of duties/work performed (include duties that detail you meet the specialized experience listed in the announcement) - Starting and ending dates for each position (month AND year) - Hours worked per week and/or full-time or part-time. If identifying as part-time you must state the number of hours per week. (NOTE: A full-time work schedule requires most employees to work 33-40 hours during the work week. A part-time schedule requires an employee to work less than full-time, but for a specific number of hours (usually 16-32 hours per administrative work week) on a prearranged scheduled tour of duty.) Also, ensure you double-check that your application package contains all of the "Required Documents" as outlined in the vacancy announcement. If you have foreign degrees, please get a translation to the U.S. grading system through an accredited organization. If you believe you were erroneously disqualified for a position, you can request reconsideration of your status by emailing noaa.applicantinquiries@noaa.gov <noaa.applicantinquiriries@noaa.gov>. If you experience technical difficulties during the application process, contact the USAJobs Help Desk as soon as possible by filling out their ‘Contact Us’ form - https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/#usajobs-contact-form. They will reach out within 24-48 hours to offer assistance. For additional tips on applying to USAJobs positions, please view this YouTube video from a Fisheries Hiring Manager - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCZMKMkAeqo. -- Jenny Litz, PhD <https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/contact/jenny-litz-phd> Chief, Marine Mammal Branch <https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/contact-directory/marine-mammal-researchers-southeast> SEFSC, NMFS, NOAA 75 Virginia Beach Drive Miami, FL 33149 jenny.litz@noaa.gov <email@noaa.gov> 305.361.4224 www.nmfs.noaa.gov I support flexible working arrangements and I am sending this email now because it suits the hours I am working today. Please do not feel obliged to reply right away as I understand and expect that you will reply during the hours that you work. Thank you