Working Title: RESEARCH SCIENTIST Broadband/Class Code: 19-1023-04 Position Number: 77071893-51197184 Annual Salary Range: $58,160 annually Announcement Type: Open Competitive City: SAINT PETERSBURG Facility: FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE Pay Grade/ Pay Band: BB012 Closing Date: 10/30/2014 Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Marine Mammal Research Section St. Petersburg, Florida DESCRIPTION We are seeking a well-qualified individual to design, plan, and advance science-focused research and products related to marine mammal conservation. The successful candidate will conduct statistical analyses and build mathematical models of manatee and right whale populations in collaboration with other investigators within and external to FWRI, using available databases (e.g., mortality, aerial survey, telemetry, habitat, genetics, and photo ID) or obtaining additional data as necessary. In support of priority conservation needs, he/she will design studies and monitor programs regarding manatee and right whale populations and related anthropogenic, ecological, and biological factors affecting sustainable, healthy marine mammal populations. He/she will recommend appropriate updates to data collection methods to correct for or reduce sampling bias, increase reliability, and adjust sampling effort accordingly. He/she will ensure that all data and modeling undergo rigorous quality control and quality assurance as well as write and present scientific or technical reports, papers, correspondence, and peer-reviewed articles. Additionally, they will present research findings to public audiences, state and federal policymakers, and at scientific meetings and consult with and advise government agencies in evaluation of marine mammal population data collected by FWC and other agencies. Duties include actively collaborating, providing team leadership, and coordinating activities of interdisciplinary teams (scientific and technical) on various aspects of research on marine mammal populations. They will participate in the development, implementation, and coordination of program conservation plans and seek extramural funding aligned with conservation priorities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel in a coaching and mentoring manner to maintain a team-oriented approach to section goals. Supervisory duties include but are not limited to: recruitment, training, planning and directing work, reviewing performance with employee and ensuring compliance with FWRI rules, policies and procedures. He/she will maintain a professional working environment that promotes teamwork within working units and with other sections in the Institute. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE A master's degree in one of the physical or natural sciences and 4 yrs. of professional experience as described above; or a doctorate (physical or natural science) with 2 years of experience as described above. ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of wildlife biology, terminology, principles and techniques used in research on wildlife species; statistical modeling including hierarchical models (for example, implemented with Bayesian methods), CMR modeling; designing monitoring programs such as with aerial surveys, genetics, or other population survey techniques. Ability to collect, organize, and maintain scientific data related to population research, biology and modeling; to perform quantitative analysis and modeling of scientific data; to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; to publish manuscripts in refereed scientific journals; to work independently; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to effectively supervise people and demonstrate the ability to lead people toward organizations mission and goals; to establish and meet work-related goals; to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, to access and formulate budgetary needs, policies, principles and procedures used in personnel & database management. 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