CSS seeks a highly qualified candidate for a Research Specialist position on an interdisciplinary research team of contract and federal employees supporting NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS). The position will support the NOAA NCCOS Marine Spatial Ecology Division (), which is a nationally recognized scientific research program that conducts spatial ecological analysis, statistical modeling, ecological forecasting, and predictive mapping to support marine ecosystem management, conservation, and spatial planning. The candidate will be employed via a contract to work in person as part of the Coastal Resilience, Restoration, and Assessment Branch located in Beaufort, North Carolina.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in field-based ecological research and application of remote sensing techniques in coastal environments to assist with projects evaluating the performance of nature-based solutions and advancing the utility of remote sensing for monitoring natural and nature-based features in coastal ecosystems. A strong background in marine sciences is preferred with specific experience in field monitoring and assessment surveys, as well as geospatial analysis.
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