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About the Role
Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is seeking a Research Statistician to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC). This role will provide statistical analyses to inform management decisions, analyze spatial and temporal variability in processes experienced by migrating salmon, and develop novel probabilistic mathematical and simulation models. The position supports interdisciplinary teams of scientists, natural resource managers, and tribal representatives in conducting ecological research.
Responsibilities
- Provide statistical analyses to inform management decisions.
- Statistically analyze spatial and temporal variability in processes experienced by migrating salmon in river systems, especially to understand survival and migration patterns through hydropower systems and through their life cycles.
- Analyze and generate relationships between fish responses (e.g., density, growth, survival, migration rate) and explanatory variables (e.g., environmental or ecological conditions, habitat metrics, management actions, etc.) in particular life stages.
- Develop novel probabilistic mathematical and simulation models that seek to represent unique and complex ecological and behavioral processes with modern statistical methods.
- Provide statistical support for other researchers during study design and analysis.
- Organize and curate ecological datasets relevant to mark-recapture modeling needs.
- Document and share reproducible research workflows and analytical protocols to ensure scientific transparency and peer collaboration.
- Publish reports and scientific papers, and present results at regional and national meetings and scientific conferences, as needed.
- Assist with field collection of fish and environmental data in freshwater, estuarine, and nearshore marine environments of the West Coast region, as needed. This may involve riding in vehicles and/or boats.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Statistics, Mathematics, or Applied Mathematics, or in a field of study related to the requirements of the task order with a strong quantitative emphasis required.
- Strong quantitative background with a solid foundation and extensive coursework in mathematics, statistical theory, probability, experimental design, and applied statistics with proof of coursework taken.
- Knowledge and experience in Bayesian statistics and mark-recapture methods is strongly preferred.
- Six (6) or more years of experience related to the task order, with experience in applications to ecological data preferred.
- Familiarity with the species and habitats managed by NOAA Fisheries in the West Coast region is also preferred but not required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, and experience writing reports and publishing peer-reviewed articles.
- Strong quantitative skills including extensive experience in statistical modeling and data analysis, and thorough understanding of core concepts of probability and statistical theory.
- Extensive experience conducting analyses and coding in R, experience with programs Stan and JAGS, and experience with open science concepts.
- Strong computational skills, including the ability to manipulate large environmental datasets within a command-line environment (e.g., Linux/shell scripting) to support statistical workflows.
- Familiarity interpreting or interfacing with C or C++ code within a scientific modeling context.
- Familiarity with common software including Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage workload, stay organized, and produce high-quality work products efficiently.
- Ability to work both independently and on interdisciplinary teams.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Skills
- Statistical analysis
- Spatial and temporal variability analysis
- Probabilistic mathematical modeling
- Simulation modeling
- Statistical modeling
- Data analysis
- Probability
- Statistical theory
- R coding
- Stan
- JAGS
- Open science concepts
- Command-line environment (e.g., Linux/shell scripting)
- C or C++ code interpretation
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
Location
- Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Seattle, WA
- Associated field stations in WA or OR
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Six (6) or more years of experience related to the task order
Education Level
- Ph.D. degree
Salary/Compensations
- Between $45.00 - $50.00+ per hour
Benefits
- Full-time position with benefits
About the Company
- Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is a Virginia corporation established in 2003 that provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and the private sector.
- We specialize in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional and technical services, and stakeholder engagement, supporting government contracts.
- The Fish Ecology Division at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) conducts scientific research on marine and anadromous species in the Pacific Northwest and California to support management of these species.
- The NWFSC is a leader in quantitative analyses supporting fisheries management for marine and anadromous species.
- The Center collaborates with regional partners to manage data and provide public access to empirical and modeled data products.
Equal Opportunity
- OAI does not discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.
- OAI is a government contractor and is required by law to invite applicants to self-identify their veteran status.
- The information is collected anonymously by computer and is not connected to your application.
- Self-identification is voluntary.
- If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact Ocean Associates at 703-388-9548 to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.