The CETACEAN Biologist and Data Scientist will work closely with the Project Manager and Data Management and Cyberinfrastructure Team to identify, gather, and QA/QC available data that is useful to achieve project goals with the guidance of the project’s Executive Committee.
This is an ideal role for someone with a solid background in marine mammal biology, ecology, health, and/or management training and experience. The CETACEAN Biologist and Data Scientist responsibilities will include:
- Discovering available data (primary data types in this project are population, environment/habitat, and threats);
- Identifying priorities within different data types and databases;
- Reviewing suitability of data for contributing to project objectives;
- Developing collaboration agreements with data providers;
- Reviewing and implementing exploratory data analysis, and QA/QC datasets
Additional skills and experience in project management, project communication, data science and GIS, and ability to work cooperatively will be appreciated.