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Ocean Career: National Marine Mammal Foundation Research Scientist
Job in
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, 29401, USA
Listed on 2026-08-29
Listing for:
Environment Coastal & Offshore (eco) Magazine
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-29
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biology, Ecology -
Science
Research Scientist, Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title
Salary is commensurate with experience and proven success at writing scientific publications and proposals in a related field. Preference will be given to applicants in the Charleston, SC, area, but remote candidates are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities- Complete investigative studies of wildlife epidemiology and marine mammal physiology, ecology, behavior, bioacoustics, genetics, or health effects associated with exposure to environmental stressors
- Perform applied research supporting the conservation of marine mammals and/or restoration approaches to support recovery of marine mammal populations
- Conduct scientific investigations in advanced analytical techniques to support quantification of injuries and restoration planning in wild marine mammal populations following exposure to environmental stressors
- Lead and support preparation and technical reviews of scientific proposals, manuscripts, reports, protocols, experimental design, customer interaction, and formal presentations
- Scientific research design, methodology, and statistics
- Data analysis and interpretation using the R software environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong organizational skills
Ph.D. in Life Sciences (such as biology, wildlife epidemiology, psychology, animal behavior, or other related field) or Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science
Work Environment- Travel is required for meeting attendance, workshops, and potentially field work.
- Field work may include open ocean locations and physical activities on and around water and watercraft, including animal manipulations and animal health assessments.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, sliding and transferring objects, diving, and boat operation may be required, especially during field work.
Compensation: $48.11 – $80.00 per hour
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