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ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST-FWC - 77072724

Date: Sep 24, 2025

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Requisition No: 861734

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST-FWC - 77072724

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77072724

Salary: $58,000, annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2025

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FWRI – Keys Fisheries Research – Spiny Lobster Research Program

Associate Research Scientist – Career Service Position with Benefits

$2,230.77 Biweekly, $58,000 Annually

2796 Overseas Hwy., Suite 119

Marathon, FL

FWRI – Spiny Lobster Research Program

Associate Research Scientist – FWC – 77072724

Marathon, FL - $58,000 Annually

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

8 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory is required. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and four years of professional experience in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics; or A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and three years of professional experience as described above; or A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and one year of professional experience as described above can substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to:

Applicants with a strong background in data analyses

Applicants with at least two (2) peer-reviewed publications, of which at least one (1) is as lead author

Applicants who can demonstrate proficiency in statistics and coding in relevant programs (e.g., R, python, etc.)

Applicants with a proven record in applying for and obtaining grant funding

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements:

SCUBA certification is required

A valid driver's license is required

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will serve as a project lead on spiny lobster, benthic ecology, and fisheries research projects using appropriate experimental designs in the Florida Keys. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leading and participating in research in field and laboratory research.

Collecting data on distribution, abundance, size structure, growth, and other population characteristics and fisheries issues using above water and underwater sampling techniques.

Analyze data using advanced statistical techniques to determine statistical significance and population abundance.

Prepare reports for fishery managers and other scientists and publish manuscripts suitable for peer reviewed publications and management activities.

Seek out and prepare high quality proposals for outside funding agencies. Manage funded projects from various sources (state, grants, and contracts).

The employee will prepare reports for fishery managers and other scientists and publish manuscripts suitable for peer reviewed publications and management activities.

Establish and maintain close relationships with other SFRL researchers and researchers outside of FWC to ensure the FWC research is relevant to the fishery and ecosystem management needs of the Florida Keys.

Additional duties include seeking out and preparing high quality proposals for outside funding agencies, performing other related work as required, assisting in other institute activities as requested, as well as promoting and participating in public outreach efforts.

Field work is conducted underwater and will require maintaining FWRI/AAUS diver status and participation in SCUBA and operating vessels.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to design and implement research studies, coordinate and analyze data, and perform statistical analysis.

Coordinate work assignments and prepare technical reports and manuscripts.

Knowledge in the use of PCs, R, (or a PC advanced statistical package); MS office software.

Safely trailer and operate vessels up to 25’ in length.

Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, principles and procedures used in personnel & budget administration.

Maintain SCUBA certification, a valid driver’s license, and demonstrate the ability to swim with sufficient skill to save oneself in an emergency.

Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing and establish and maintain working relationships with others.

Deal effectively with the public and supervise people.

Why should I apply?

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement. As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly

No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance

Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year

4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly

Retirement Plan Options

State University and College Tuition Waiver Program

On the Job Trainings

Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees.

Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons because we understand the importance of giving back to the community.

For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ .

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

MARATHON, FL, US, 33050

Nearest Major Market:Key West