Job description
BlueHarbor Fisheries Institute is seeking a Senior Fisheries Biologist to lead sustainable stock assessments, ecosystem analyses, and conservation initiatives in the Gulf of Maine region. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Portland, ME, with opportunities for fieldwork and cross-sector collaboration.
In this role you will partner with researchers, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to advance evidence-based decision making that supports healthy fish populations and vibrant coastal communities.
Responsibility
- Lead and manage stock assessment projects, data analyses, and interpretation to inform management decisions.
- Design and implement field sampling, data collection protocols, and verification workflows.
- Develop scientifically rigorous reports and presentations for government entities, NGOs, and industry partners.
- Collaborate with regulatory agencies to support sustainable fisheries policies and compliance with relevant standards.
- Mentor junior scientists, coordinate cross-functional teams, and foster a collaborative lab culture.
- Maintain and improve data pipelines, quality control, and reproducible workflows (R, Python).
- Represent the organization at conferences, stakeholder meetings, and public outreach events.
- Contribute to grant proposals and project funding opportunities to support research initiatives.
Qualification
- Master’s degree in Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Ecology, or a closely related field; PhD preferred.
- Five+ years of experience in stock assessment, stock assessment modeling, or applied fisheries research.
- Strong data analysis skills using R and Python; experience with Bayesian methods is a plus.
- Proficiency in GIS tools (ArcGIS or QGIS) and spatial analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex science for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated project management experience and ability to work with multi-stakeholder teams.
- Knowledge of U.S. federal fisheries management (MSA) and regulatory frameworks; travel as needed.