Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Aquaculture & Fisheries

The Biologist position will support a collaboration between NOAA and The Nature Conservancy to guide aquaculture development through proactive siting and spatial planning to improve ecosystem health. The successful applicant will conduct a global assessment of the potential for commercial shellfish and seaweed aquaculture to restore coastal ecosystems health (e.g. mitigate eutrophication and create habitat) around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature reviews and analyze global datasets to understand the environmental, economic, and social parameters that result in ecologically beneficially commercial aquaculture.
• Utilizing the best scientific information, identify locations for ecologically beneficial aquaculture.
• Develop ArcGIS maps and other tools to communicate findings.
• Organize and input data into a database, maintain accurate detailed records of observations, measurements and results.
• Write peer review journal articles and public
• Set and meet deadlines for completion of work in timely manner.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to other relevant projects as directed.
• Other duties that further NOAA and The Nature Conservancy’s aquaculture objectives as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5 years related experience and Master’s degree required. PhD preferred.
• Demonstrated experience conducting a major research effort with a high level of independence
• Experience writing peer-reviewed scientific journal articles and technical reports
• Experience working with or knowledge of large environmental datasets
• Proficient in ArcGIS and standard statistical methods for biological sciences.
• Experience with searching and creating bibliographic databases such as ProCite or Endnote (or other).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience presenting to/ leading discussions with leading science experts.
• Ability to be flexible in responding to changes in schedules and job priorities.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to follow safety standards and conduct work in an environmentally conscientious manner.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some long days and infrequently on weekends.
• A valid US driver’s license.
• Ability to be flexible in responding to changes in schedules and job priorities.
• Able to work in the US without sponsorship.