Quantitative Fisheries Scientist – Predation Modeling, Data Synthesis

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PhD-level Quantitative Fisheries Scientist supporting NOAA Fisheries’ research on salmon predation. Compiling and analyzing datasets, synthesizing findings, and reporting results to inform management decisions.

Posted 7/3/2026contractSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Compile, organize, and analyze large-scale spatial and temporal datasets.
Evaluate effects of localized environmental conditions on predator-prey distributions and predation rates on managed fish populations.
Synthesize analytical findings by authoring technical reports and peer-reviewed journal manuscripts.
Present complex research results at regional management meetings and scientific conferences.
Conduct literature reviews to summarize and document relationships among predator consumption rates, predator abundance and distribution, observed ecological outcomes, potential environmental stressors, and shifting environmental conditions.
Support physical collection of fish and environmental data in freshwater and marine environments of the West Coast region.
Safely operate outdoors in potentially harsh conditions, with field work that may involve driving federal vehicles, boats, and trailers.
Standardize and share compiled data, comprehensive workflow protocols, and research products to ensure transparent, reproducible, and interactive methodologies for internal partners and external stakeholders.
Prepare completed technical reports, peer-reviewed journal manuscripts, and/or book chapters ready for submission or publication.
Deliver research presentations and analytical briefings to NWFSC colleagues, regional managers, and broader scientific audiences.
Develop cleaned, compiled datasets, including predator diet composition, bioenergetics data, or abundance indices, sourced from existing databases or extracted through literature reviews.
Maintain shared repositories, such as GitHub, containing datasets and analytical scripts.
Develop fully documented, reproducible analytical workflows in written reports, manuscripts, and version-controlled code repositories.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in a field of study related to the requirements of the task order, including geomorphology, oceanography, hydrology, fisheries, ecology, natural sciences, mathematics, and/or statistics
Five or more years of experience related to the task order, including familiarity with the species and habitats managed by NOAA Fisheries in the West Coast region.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience writing reports and publishing peer-reviewed articles.
Familiarity with common software used in the workplace.
Strong quantitative skills, including familiarity with modeling and data analysis.
Familiarity with software such as R, GitHub, and GIS.
Familiarity with open science concepts.
Ability to efficiently manage dynamic workloads, maintain high organizational standards, and produce high-quality deliverables within established timelines.
Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively within interdisciplinary scientific teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalysisModelingTechnical Report WritingPeer-Reviewed PublicationDataset CompilationAnalytical Workflow DevelopmentLiterature ReviewEnvironmental Data CollectionPredator-Prey Dynamics AnalysisEcological Outcome Assessment

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyCollaborative Teamwork