Job Opportunities with PSMFC and USGS
The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) is recruiting for two positions supporting the Quantitative Ecology team at USGS's Western Fisheries Research Center (Columbia River Research Laboratory):
Fishery Data Analyst
Supports WFRC's Quantitative Ecology Team with data management, R coding, and analytical support for fisheries research. Ideal for candidates with a Bachelor's (plus 2+ years experience) or Master's in fisheries science, quantitative ecology, statistics, or a related field, along with strong R skills and attention to reproducible workflows.
Quantitative Fishery Ecologist
Leads complex statistical analyses such as developing population, abundance estimation, and mark-recapture models, as well as co-authoring peer-reviewed publications. Requires a Ph.D. (or equivalent experience) and advanced expertise in Bayesian inference, population modeling, and quantitative programming.
Both roles involve telemetry and ecological data, reproducible R-based workflows, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary research team at WFRC.
For full position details and to apply, visit PSMFC Careers.
These announcements are open until November 5, 2026.