Research Scientist - Fisheries Acoustic (Amendment to closing date)

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Duties

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Gulf region is looking to hire a Scientific Researcher to develop abundance and distribution indices from hydroacoustic data, for a variety of fish species in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence. The work consists of (1) exploring the appropriate analysis methods in the literature (multi-frequency classification), (2) developing an analysis method specific to the species targeted by the survey, (3) carrying out the analysis of a temporal series of hydroacoustic data using Echoview software, (4) using the acoustic data to develop abundance indices using statistical methods of spatial analysis, (5) writing associated publications.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff a 18-months temporary Research Scientist position in Moncton, NB. Could be extended based on funding.

The pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions with various language requirements and tenures.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree within the last 3 years from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in planning and conducting independent research on *fish and / or fisheries biology.
Experience in performing quantitative analyses and interpreting data using statistical methods or tools associated with biological and spatio-temporal studies.
Experience in producing briefing materials and presentations, as well as presenting research results at scientific symposia, workshops or meetings.
Experience creating scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals with at least two articles within the past 5 years and at least one who is as a first author.
Experience working with a team of researchers and support staff.
Experience with hydroacoustic data analysis.
Experience in working with the R environment for statistical computing and graphics.

Note: The term "fish" includes finfish and invertebrates.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

The following experience qualifications could be deemed essential depending on the position.

ASSET EXPERIENCE
Experience doing independent research in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position.
Experience in using fisheries acoustic technologies and methods.
Experience in analyzing fisheries acoustic data.
Experience in developing and applying acoustics classification algorithms for fish species.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English or French essential BBB/BBB, and CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Initiative
Dependability
Effective interpersonal skills

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Medical suitability as required by the position

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates, such as: oral interview, written test, and reference checks. Some assessment tools may be administered electronically, others, in person.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.