Job description
BlueTide Fisheries & Research is seeking a proactive Fisheries Scientist to lead sustainable stock assessments, habitat evaluations, and policy-driven research in the Pacific Northwest. The ideal candidate will combine field data collection with rigorous data analysis to inform management decisions and promote responsible resource use.
This role offers the opportunity to work with government partners, NGOs, and the commercial sector to advance science-based fisheries management.
Responsibility
- Conduct stock assessments and population dynamics modeling to inform harvest strategies.
- Lead field data collection across coastal habitats, including sampling design and quality control.
- Analyze catch and effort data using R, Python, and GIS-based tools to detect trends and risks.
- Collaborate with federal, state, and tribal management agencies to develop science-based harvest guidelines.
- Prepare technical reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and policy briefs for diverse stakeholders.
- Present findings to management bodies and participate in stakeholder meetings.
- Mentor junior staff, interns, and field technicians; contribute to grant writing and project management.
Qualification
- Master’s or PhD in Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Ecology, or a closely related field.
- 3+ years of experience in stock assessment, fisheries modeling, or aquaculture research.
- Proficiency in R and Python; experience with GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS) and spatial analysis.
- Strong understanding of stock assessment methodologies and data management practices.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex science to non-technical audiences; report writing and presentation skills.
- Fieldwork experience in marine environments; ability to travel up to 25% of time and work in challenging conditions.
- Collaborative, solution-focused mindset with project management and interdisciplinary teamwork.