New River Community College
Fisheries Collaborative Program Specialist Pool
New River Community College, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
Fisheries Collaborative Program Specialist Pool
Position Overview
Position title:
FCP Specialists (Junior, Assistant, Associate and Specialist ranks) Salary range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. See the UCSC Salary Scales for minimum pay determined by rank and step. Percent time:
Full‑time (100%), though some appointments may be less based on unit need and funding. Anticipated start:
January 2025 through January 2026, contingent on hiring unit need and funding. Position duration:
Initial appointments are typically one year, with possible reappointment based on availability of work and funding.
Application Window Open date: November 30, 2024 Most recent review date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Friday, November 28, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications will be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description The Fisheries Collaborative Program (FCP) in the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) at the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for an ongoing pool of specialists to support research on the conservation and management of California's living marine resources in one or more of the following areas:
Salmon ecology (including biophysical ecology, modeling, acoustic telemetry, and landscape and seascape ecology)
Fisheries assessment (including habitat and groundfish ecology and assessment modeling)
Molecular ecology and genetic analysis
Ecosystem forecasting
Salmon life history
Climate and ecosystems
CoastWatch / PolarWatch
Fisheries resources (including advanced survey technologies, oceanography, and coastal pelagic and highly migratory marine species)
The FCP fosters collaborations between NOAA scientists, UCSC faculty, IMS researchers, and students. Research activities include field studies, laboratory experiments, modeling, and computational studies involving marine and freshwater species and habitats. The program supports the conservation of coastal biodiversity and the sustainable management of fisheries resources.
Under the direction of an assigned UCSC IMS academic supervisor and NOAA Science Advisor(s), specialists will contribute to field and laboratory research projects; analyze datasets; and contribute to presentations, reports, and peer‑reviewed publications.
Applicants with expertise in population modeling, analysis of animal movement, tagging and tracking of aquatic species, species interactions, habitat analysis, predator‑prey relationships, impacts of climate on marine organisms, computer programming (e.g., MATLAB, R), database management, and/or statistical analysis are strongly encouraged to apply.
**The hiring unit will not sponsor employment‑eligible immigration statuses for this position.**
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time of application)
Required research experience:
Contributing to field or laboratory studies in fisheries biology, natural resource management, marine science, zoology, or a related field.
Minimum degree / professional research experience:
Junior Specialist:
Baccalaureate degree (or foreign equivalent) in fisheries sciences, marine biology, oceanography, ecology, or related field.
Assistant Specialist:
Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree plus minimum two years of post‑baccalaureate research experience in a related field.
Associate Specialist:
Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree plus minimum six years of post‑baccalaureate research experience in a related field.
Specialist:
Doctoral degree or a bachelor’s degree plus ten or more years of post‑baccalaureate research experience in a related field.
Application Requirements Document requirements:
Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter – brief summary of qualifications and interest in the position.
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01838
Help contact:
innes@ucsc.edu
About UC Santa Cruz UCSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at jobaccommodations@ucsc.edu or (831) 459‑4602.
Under Federal law, UCSC may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States. Certain positions may require an E‑Verify check.
Job Location Santa Cruz, California
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FCP Specialists (Junior, Assistant, Associate and Specialist ranks) Salary range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. See the UCSC Salary Scales for minimum pay determined by rank and step. Percent time:
Full‑time (100%), though some appointments may be less based on unit need and funding. Anticipated start:
January 2025 through January 2026, contingent on hiring unit need and funding. Position duration:
Initial appointments are typically one year, with possible reappointment based on availability of work and funding.
Application Window Open date: November 30, 2024 Most recent review date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Friday, November 28, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications will be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description The Fisheries Collaborative Program (FCP) in the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) at the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for an ongoing pool of specialists to support research on the conservation and management of California's living marine resources in one or more of the following areas:
Salmon ecology (including biophysical ecology, modeling, acoustic telemetry, and landscape and seascape ecology)
Fisheries assessment (including habitat and groundfish ecology and assessment modeling)
Molecular ecology and genetic analysis
Ecosystem forecasting
Salmon life history
Climate and ecosystems
CoastWatch / PolarWatch
Fisheries resources (including advanced survey technologies, oceanography, and coastal pelagic and highly migratory marine species)
The FCP fosters collaborations between NOAA scientists, UCSC faculty, IMS researchers, and students. Research activities include field studies, laboratory experiments, modeling, and computational studies involving marine and freshwater species and habitats. The program supports the conservation of coastal biodiversity and the sustainable management of fisheries resources.
Under the direction of an assigned UCSC IMS academic supervisor and NOAA Science Advisor(s), specialists will contribute to field and laboratory research projects; analyze datasets; and contribute to presentations, reports, and peer‑reviewed publications.
Applicants with expertise in population modeling, analysis of animal movement, tagging and tracking of aquatic species, species interactions, habitat analysis, predator‑prey relationships, impacts of climate on marine organisms, computer programming (e.g., MATLAB, R), database management, and/or statistical analysis are strongly encouraged to apply.
**The hiring unit will not sponsor employment‑eligible immigration statuses for this position.**
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time of application)
Required research experience:
Contributing to field or laboratory studies in fisheries biology, natural resource management, marine science, zoology, or a related field.
Minimum degree / professional research experience:
Junior Specialist:
Baccalaureate degree (or foreign equivalent) in fisheries sciences, marine biology, oceanography, ecology, or related field.
Assistant Specialist:
Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree plus minimum two years of post‑baccalaureate research experience in a related field.
Associate Specialist:
Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree plus minimum six years of post‑baccalaureate research experience in a related field.
Specialist:
Doctoral degree or a bachelor’s degree plus ten or more years of post‑baccalaureate research experience in a related field.
Application Requirements Document requirements:
Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter – brief summary of qualifications and interest in the position.
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01838
Help contact:
innes@ucsc.edu
About UC Santa Cruz UCSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at jobaccommodations@ucsc.edu or (831) 459‑4602.
Under Federal law, UCSC may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States. Certain positions may require an E‑Verify check.
Job Location Santa Cruz, California
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