Full-time entry-level fisheries economics research position
We have a full-time research associate position open at Gulf of Maine Research Institute, located in Portland Maine. Once hired, research associate is expected to support various fisheries and aquaculture economics research projects. The position is meant to be an entry-level research position, suitable for new Master’s graduates or those with an undergraduate degree with at least 2 years of experience in statistical analysis and/or economic research.
Position overview:
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) develops and delivers collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges. We are dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. To learn more, visit gmri.org.
GMRI is seeking applicants for a full-time Research Associate to assist with literature review and statistical analyses of commercial fishery landings and seafood market data. The work will span several research projects focused on evaluating the impacts of environmental, regulatory, and socioeconomic changes on fishing behaviors through landings and ex-vessel price data.
The primary duties will be to prepare and manage various datasets for the analysis, review relevant academic papers and technical reports, help test and implement econometric models, and help develop data visualizations and materials for publications and public outreach.
The Research Associate is expected to have strong technical skills with an ability to carry out analytical tasks independently. As needed, the Research Associate may also perform other duties to support the work of Coastal and Marine Economics lab, such as organizing stakeholder and project partner meetings and developing open science framework to curate various research data and outputs. The Research Associate will be provided opportunities to advance their research and other professional skills through mentoring, working in collaboration with peer research staff, and attending and presenting at seminars, research conferences and workshops, and public-facing events.
The expected start date is August 6, 2024 or later. The position will be located primarily at GMRI (www.gmri.org) in Portland, ME.
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