Associate Research Scientist-Fwc

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date: aug 21, 2026

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requisition no:882258

agency: florida fish and wildlife conservation commission

working title: associate research scientist-fwc -

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.

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.

preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
one or more years of working for the state of florida or another government agency

one or more years of experience as a supervisor of a large team

knowledge of fisheries dependent monitoring data collection and analysis

experience and knowledge of recreational fisheries surveys, such as mrip

previous collaboration on scientific publications and data analysis

knowledge of basic coding and data management software

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.

occasional work hours in excess of 40 per week, nights, and weekends due to deadline requirements and/or travel (potential for both in and out of state)

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.

completed application including cover letter and resume.

the incumbent will be responsible for providing project support for the fisheries dependent monitoring recreational surveys including but not limited to mrip, srfs, and other novel projects. The duties include but not limited to:

supervise and coordinate the statewide conduct recreational fishing surveys, including the marine recreational information program and the for-hire telephone survey. Manage site and vessel registers and deliver monthly updates to the grant agency; generate and distribute monthly sampling schedules to regional supervisors and coordinators, monitor weekly progress towards statewide recreational survey quotas, and report progress to grant agency; issue data forms for weekly telephone survey to…