Coastal Ecologist Lead (Research Technician III) - Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/Estuary & Ocean Science Center Coastal Ecologist LeadCoastal Ecologist Lead (Research Technician III) - Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/Estuary & Ocean Science CenterSan Francisco, CaliforniaThorough knowledge of research techniques, including the planning of studies and investigations, the determining of variables and the developing of reference materials; thorough knowledge of research reporting techniques; general knowledge of machine learning techniques and the programming of data; thorough knowledge of the techniques and treatment of data such as simple correlation methods, trend analysis, frequency distribution analysis, sampling techniques, hypothesis testing and methods of interval estimation; familiarity with the principles of personnel management and effective supervision and ability to direct the work of others. Ability to reason logically and capacity for independent and creative thinking on research problems; ability to develop techniques for handling a large variety of detailed data and ability to analyze these data; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; ability to speak and write effectively; ability to analyze situations accurately and to adopt an effective course of action.