*Position is Subject to Contract Award POSITION DESCRIPTION:Description of Duties:Data compilation & spatial-temporal modeling: compile, organize, and analyze large-scale spatial and temporal datasets to evaluate effects of localized environmental conditions on predator-prey distributions and predation rates on managed fish populations.Scientific communication: author technical reports and peer-reviewed journal manuscripts and present complex results at regional management meetings and scientific conferences.Ecological literature reviews: summarize and document relationships between predator consumption rates, predator abundance/distribution, ecological outcomes, environmental stressors, and shifting environmental conditions.Supplementary field support: physical collection of fish and environmental data (harsh outdoor conditions; may involve driving federal vehicles, boats, and trailers).Data stewardship & transparency: standardize and share compiled data, workflow protocols, and research products for transparency, reproducibility, and interactivity. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Required:Education: Doctorate from an accredited college/university with an emphasis in a field related to the task order, including geomorphology, oceanography, hydrology, fisheries, ecology, natural sciences, mathematics, and/or statistics.Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience related to the task order, including familiarity with the species and habitats managed by NOAA Fisheries in the West Coast region.Desired:Advanced degree in a related field - may substitute for two (MS) or four (PhD) years of experience CERTIFICATIONS:Required:Valid U.S. driver's license - required and maintained throughout the period of performance.Public trust suitability; background investigation cleared prior to beginning performance.Government-required training to be completed within 5 business days of start: NOAA IT Security, NOAA Safety, Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Prevention & Response (NAM 1330-52.222-70(b)(6)), and Records Management 101. RESPONSIBILITIES:Required (Deliverables):Publications & reports: completed technical reports, peer-reviewed journal manuscripts, and/or book chapters ready for submission or publication.Scientific presentations to NWFSC colleagues, regional managers, and broader scientific audiences.Accessible datasets & codebases: cleaned, compiled datasets (e.g., predator diet composition, bioenergetics data, abundance indices) in organized, accessible platforms, including shared repositories (e.g., GitHub) containing datasets and analytical scripts.Reproducible, fully documented analytical workflows detailed in reports, manuscripts, and version-controlled code repositories. SKILLS:Required:Strong quantitative skills including familiarity with modeling and data analysis; familiarity with software such as R, GitHub and GIS, and with open-science concepts.Excellent verbal and written communication; experience writing reports and publishing peer-reviewed articles.Demonstrated ability to manage dynamic workloads, maintain high organizational standards, and deliver on time; adaptable, able to work independently in the field and within interdisciplinary teams.