Junior Scientific Programmer Analyst
Description
Fisheries Immersed Sciences Hawaii, Inc. (FISH) is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) skilled in fisheries observation, marine biology, island coastal resource management, scientific research, and innovative technology. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking to hire a Junior Scientific Programmer Analyst, to support an upcoming long-term contract that we are bidding on (This will be a contingent position, based upon contract award). FISH will be operating under FLOAT – A “Fish” and “Lynker” Ocean Alliance Team – a Joint Venture Prime contract holder for NOAA ProTech Fisheries*.
Key Responsibilities
- Estimate abundance of protected species that account for perception and availability bias; quantify distribution trends; develop spatially- and temporally- explicit density and abundance models and maps that incorporate environmental factors using various models, including but not limited to Generalized Additive Models and Bayesian Hierarchical Models.
- Develop and implement improved methods to address uncertainties in current analyses: such as, but not limited to, unspecified species identification of groups of animals, species specific dive time corrections, incorporating passive acoustic data into estimation procedure of visual abundance estimates, comparison with other sampling techniques (such as high-definition photogrammetry line transect aerial surveys).
- Develop simulated datasets of survey output data that represent the data collected during abundance surveys (such as, but not limited to, line transect surveys) that incorporate various types of biases, where the current priority are line transect surveys.
- Quantify ecological relationships between characteristics of protected species (abundance, distribution, and bycatch) and their physical and biological ecosystems
- Estimate bycatch of protected species in fisheries using appropriate data sources, such as government-provided observer and fishery data.
- Detect, process, and describe occurrence of bycatch events from all appropriate data, such as, but not limited to, electronic monitoring data sources using appropriate tools, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and/or machine learning (ML) tools.
- Characterize and/or assess the impacts on protected species of climate change and/or anthropogenic activities that includes shipping, fishing, fishing bycatch, energy development, other human-caused potential threats, and potential mitigation measures.
- Conduct analyses of data collected from multiple survey platforms, including visual sightings, UAS imagery, environmental data, acoustic data, photo-ID data, telemetry and tag data, and other data types.
- Assist with management of protected species research, including managing project organization, workflow, goals, and reporting.
- Create and/or maintain databases for survey data, environmental data, tissue samples, and other data streams; develop user-friendly processes to enter and extract such data.
- Build tools using R, RShiny, and other programming interfaces to suit emerging needs.
- Produce technical and public outreach materials, including preparing results for reports, presentations, web content and manuscripts.
- Synthesize and present results at relevant conferences and other venues. Contribute to the cruise report, permit applications, manuscripts and presentations.
- Develop scientific algorithms that identify potential targeted marine animals in digital images, including documenting the false negative and false positive biases using appropriate tools, such as, but not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI) and/or machine learning (ML) tools.
Requirements & Minimum Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or at least one 1+ years extensive experience or education working with and knowledge of at least one of the following:
- Distance sampling methods;
- Statistical analyses (such as, generalized additive models);
- Bayesian hierarchical models;
- Development of species distribution models;
- Computer programming experience to create simulated survey data which may involve, but is not limited to population dynamics, exploration of bias and uncertainty, management strategy evaluation, predictions over time;
- Processing remote sensing data (such as, but not limited to, echosounder and satellite data)
- Technical skills working with open source artificial intelligence or machine learning techniques
- Extensive experience in Oracle database design and SQL Language.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Web design.
- Bycatch estimation using observer and fishing effort data.
Demonstrated experience with the following skill sets:
- Some programming skills in at least one of the following platforms of statistical software R, Splus, SAS, AD Model Builder, Template Model Builder, Python, or C++, or similar software.
- Experience and understanding of basic statistical methods.
About FISH
FISH is a growing, woman owned small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. FISH, a trusted provider of resource management solutions, was established by a passionate marine and fisheries scientist who calls Hawaii her home and is driven by a profound commitment to the betterment of the marine ecosystem. FISH is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) endowed with a diverse set of proficiencies in fisheries observation, marine biology, island coastal resource management, scientific research, policy and permitting, human dimensions, and cutting-edge technologies for applications such as electronic monitoring. FISH’s team of experts brings decades of applied experience and is well-equipped to tackle complex marine challenges, offering a comprehensive suite of services designed to address the most pressing issues facing the world’s oceans. With a track record of excellence, we stand at the forefront of the industry, continuously innovating to advance sustainable solutions for marine conservation and management.
Our Employees are what makes us great! We work hard to help you advance your career and we continuously evaluate the compensation, benefits, and opportunities we provide you for professional and personal growth because our success depends on you! FISH’s benefits include the following:
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, with optional coverage for prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short- term disability insurance
- Long- term care insurance
- Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
- Lifestyle benefits including access to financial planning, as well as discounted rates on services and memberships such as AAA
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee
FISH is an E-Verify employer.
* This position is advertised through our joint venture, FISH and Lynker Ocean Alliance Team (FLOAT), a partnership between Lynker and Fisheries Immersed Sciences Hawaii (FISH) serving the NOAA ProTech Fisheries 2.0 IDIQ contracting vehicle.
FISH is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
Apply For This Position
To apply, please email your resume and current contact information to
[email protected] attention Josee Vincent.
