Fisheries/Ecosystem Modeller or Fisheries Analyst

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

NIWA is a leading environmental research institute and key provider of atmospheric, freshwater and marine research and consultancy services in New Zealand.

NIWA uses a variety of statistical and mathematical techniques to study the distribution, abundance and dynamics of exploited fish species and bycatch species such as seabirds and marine mammals, impact of fishing on the benthic and by-catch species, and to study marine ecosystems. This work is done in projects contracted to NIWA by the Ministry of Fisheries, the Department of Conservation, and the fishing industry.  Much of this research underpins advice given to clients for managing exploitation and by-catch issues; research on marine ecosystem dynamics may also be involved.

Our Wellington office needs a scientist to carry out or assist with this quantitative research. Specific aspects will include designing abundance surveys, modelling marine populations, analysis of data (including the use and development of Bayesian methods), object-oriented computer programming, generalised linear modelling, and conducting simulation studies.

For this vacancy, we are willing to consider experienced Fisheries/Ecosystem Modellers or entry level Fisheries Analysts.  Please specify your level of experience and the role you are applying for.

Fisheries/Ecosystem Modeller: This position will suit an experienced fisheries or numerical ecosystem modeller, or statistician with at least 5 years post-doctoral (or equivalent) experience. Capability should include mathematical or statistical modelling, a thorough knowledge of applied statistics, and C++ and R programming.

Fisheries Analyst: This position will suit a recent Honours or Masters Graduate who is keen to develop a career working alongside, and being trained by, experienced fisheries modellers. Their degree will have a strong mathematical or statistical content and preferably some biological or fisheries component.

Applications should contain a transcript of degree course grades and a record of work experience.

For further information, a detailed position description and online applications please visit www.careers.niwa.co.nz

For a confidential discussion, please contact Alistair Dunn at alistair.dunn@niwa.co.nz

The closing date for applications is 16 March 2012.