Research Specialist

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

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The Nye lab is looking for a specialist to conduct forecasts of river herring bycatch in the midwater trawl fishery of the Northeast US. They will refine existing models to operationalize bycatch forecasts for the Mid-Atlantic midwater trawl fisheries. They will 1) conduct interviews and hold workshops with fishermen to determine what forecasts would be the most useful in their decision making, 2) examine patterns of bycatch in fisheries observer data, and 3) explore the use of joint species spatial distribution models to predict the areas where river herring are more likely to be caught with mackerel and herring.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Advanced statistical analysis in R statistical software
Must have valid driver's license
Advanced communication skills as evidenced by publications in scientific journals

Experience with species distribution models, spatio-temporal models and/or joint species distribution model
Experience with gridded data sets

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