Title: Assistant Research Scientist Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Location: St. Petersburg, Florida or Gainesville, Florida Salary: $52,000 annually Application Deadline: 03/26/2024 To apply: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job-invite/824223/ Job Description: This position designs and conducts research on the ecology, habitat, and population biology of the Florida manatee. The successful candidate will act as a project manager for characterizing manatee habitat networks, conducting risk assessments, and forecasting the impacts of environmental change and management actions to manatee populations and their habitat. The employee will oversee and conduct field data collection, data management, and data analysis; consult with resource managers, research partners, and other stakeholders to identify information needs, assess available data, and develop decision-support tools; develop and parameterize quantitative ecological models; actively collaborate on research teams and working groups; and present research findings through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and meeting presentations. Additional duties may include supervision of staff, administration of contracts and purchase orders, and public outreach. Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and 3 years of professional experience in a related field; or a Master's degree in the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and 2 years of professional experience in a related field; or a Doctorate degree in the physical or natural sciences or mathematics. 4 years of professional experience in a directly related biological field or laboratory program can substitute for the required Bachelor's degree; additional years of experience as described above are also required. Preference may be given to applicants with the following qualifications: knowledge of the principles of experimental design, data collection and management, and ecological modeling; demonstrated experience designing and conducting field research in aquatic/marine ecology; experience with geographic information systems (GIS), relational database management, statistical analysis, and scientific programming; experience in technical writing and consulting with natural resource stakeholders. EO/AA/Veteran Employer To apply please visit the link listed above.