OPS Assistant Research Scientist - 77909047
Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics · ST PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33701 · Florida
- Role
- Data scientist
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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Summary
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seeks an OPS Assistant Research Scientist to support marine mammal research and conservation at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg. The role involves statistical analysis, population modeling, and data management for marine mammal populations, including designing and conducting rigorous assessments of demographic rates, population trajectories, and risk assessments. The successful candidate will collaborate with research teams to develop quantitative ecological models and provide decision-support to wildlife managers.
Key qualifications
- 7 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or equivalent education (bachelor's degree with 3 years experience, master's with 2 years, or doctorate)
- Proficiency in modern statistical programming language such as R or Python
- Proficiency with Excel, Access, and SQL
- Experience with population models, Bayesian framework, hierarchical/N-mixture and integrated population models preferred
- Knowledge of wildlife research, quantitative and statistical analysis, and scientific data collection methods for imperiled or endangered species
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