[Coral-List] Quantitative Ecologist positions in Hawaii

Lee Higa lee.higa at noaa.gov
Mon Nov 15 13:45:46 EST 2010


Hello,

I would like to post the job postings below for a Quantitative Ecologist 
and Quantitative Ecological Specialists with the NOAA-NMFS-PIFSC Coral 
Reef Ecosystem Division in Honolulu, Hawaii. Questions can be directed 
to me at Lee.Higa at noaa.gov

Thank you,
Lee


JIMAR PIFSC QUANTITATIVE ECOLOGICAL SPECIALIST – ID# 10651.
Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research. Regular, Full-Time, 
RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Joint Institute for Marine and 
Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries 
Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in 
Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon 
program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and 
availability of funds. MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY: $3,620/Mon. DUTIES: Works 
with the PIFSC Coral Reef Ecosystem Division’s (CRED) multidisciplinary 
program to enhance the statistical and analytical capacity of the Coral 
Reef Ecosystem Division to publish and present past and future results 
from ecological marine studies across the Pacific Islands region. 
Evaluates, designs, expands, implements, and improves sampling 
methodologies, survey protocols, and field experiments which facilitate 
statistically valid analyses of field observations and timely production 
of presentations, reports, and publications. Designs, develops, tests, 
implements and documents state-of-the-art statistical methods that are 
appropriate for interdisciplinary and multi-scale data analyses and 
integration. Conducts analyses involving multivariate statistics, 
spatial statistics, ecological modelling and simulation, spectral 
analysis, and other quantitative techniques relating to statistical 
power and change detection. Integrates research findings and summaries 
into project’s interdisciplinary context, and prepares and submits 
manuscripts for publication in technical reports and refereed scientific 
literature, as well as makes presentations to professional/scientific 
bodies and educational venues, both nationally and internationally. 
Prepares and delivers presentations as part of the PIFSC coral reef 
ecosystem education and outreach efforts. Participates in research cruises.

JIMAR PIFSC QUANTITATIVE ECOLOGIST (BENTHIC) – ID# 10647.
Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research. Regular, Full-Time, 
RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of Ocean and Earth 
Science and Technology (SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine and 
Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries 
Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in 
Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon 
program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and 
availability of funds. MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY: $4,935/Mon. DUTIES: Works 
with the PIFSC Coral Reef Ecosystem Division’s (CRED) multidisciplinary 
program to enhance the statistical and analytical capacity of the Coral 
Reef Ecosystem Division to publish and present past and future results 
from ecological marine studies across the Pacific Islands region. Leads 
efforts to evaluate, coordinate, and improve project’s integrated 
assessment and long-term monitoring program such that statistically 
sound findings and strategic advice can be provided to marine resource 
managers. Designs, expands, implements, and improves sampling 
methodologies, survey protocols, and field experiments which facilitate 
statistically valid analyses of field observations and timely production 
of presentations, reports, and publications. Serves as the Lead for the 
Benthic Team providing guidance and supervision to the overall team and 
develops, establishes, and monitors work plans and team objectives and 
assists the CRED Chief with strategic scientific advice and identifying 
research priorities and direction. Evaluates, compiles, processes, 
integrates, summarizes, and analyzes interdisciplinary data from marine 
ecosystem research surveys into management-relevant products. Designs, 
develops, tests, implements and documents state-of-the-art statistical 
methods that are appropriate for interdisciplinary and multi-scale data 
analyses and integration. Conducts analyses involving multivariate 
statistics, spatial statistics, ecological modelling and simulation, 
spectral analysis, and other quantitative techniques relating to 
statistical power and change detection. Integrates research findings and 
summaries into project’s interdisciplinary context, and prepares and 
submits manuscripts for publication in technical reports and refereed 
scientific literature, as well as makes presentations to 
professional/scientific bodies and educational venues, both nationally 
and internationally. Prepares and delivers presentations as part of the 
PIFSC coral reef ecosystem education and outreach efforts. Participates 
in research cruises.

Closing Date: November 22, 2010. EEO/AA Employer. For more details or to 
apply please go to www.rcuh.com - "Employment" then, "See Job 
Announcements.." and enter the ID #.





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