Integrated Statistics is looking for a social scientist to work with the Social Science Branch of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC)

To apply, please send a resume two references to HR@integratedstatistics.com

The Social Sciences Branch conducts research relating to economic and socio-cultural factors of fisheries management. It also supports the management process by participating in the development of regulatory alternatives and analyzing resulting impacts.

Recently, catch share programs have received an increasing amount of attention. With the recent addition of new programs in the Northeast and the expectation that more of these types of programs will emerge, the Social Sciences Branch began a plan to measure the economic and socio-cultural performance of catch share programs (and, more generally, all NE fisheries).

Integrated Statistics is seeking an individual to work with the Social Science Branch of the NEFSC on the following:

1. Work with the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils on Plan Development Teams, as assigned, in the preparation of Social Impact Assessments;

2. Assist the Social Sciences Branch in implementing fishery performance measures as needed.

3. Improve the ability of the Social Science Branch’s efforts to make their research and data more accessible to the public.

Provide Social Impact Analyses

The individual shall assist the Social Sciences Branch by serving on New England and Mid-Atlantic Council Plan Development Teams as assigned. Tasks include providing background information, data summaries, and analyses for both the Affected Human Environment and Social Impact Assessment sections of Environmental Impact Assessments and/or Environmental Assessments. Related to this activity, the individual shall organize existing tools and materials so that Council staff has readily available resources for conducting their own impact assessments.

Assist in the Development of Fishery Performance Measures

The individual shall assist the Social Sciences Branch in implementing its plan for measuring fishery performance, as assigned. Tasks could include assistance in developing survey instruments, defining indicators, summarizing data, and reporting results. Where appropriate, the contractor may also conduct targeted research related to performance measures.

Outreach

The individual shall produce a variety of outreach material about SSB socio-cultural research initiatives and performance measure results in order to communicate information to fisheries managers, fishermen, and other stakeholders. A variety of media may be used, including the web.

Required Experience and Education:

Education:

Master’s Degree or Ph. D, or equivalent experience in Social Science (Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, Political Science, Marine Affairs)

Experience:

Knowledge of socio-cultural issues related to natural resources

Experience gathering social science information and familiarity with using qualitative and quantitative data

Skill in written communication, preparation of technical reports and the ability to communicate orally.

Skill in use of statistical software and experience in the use and analysis of large databases through tools such as SQL or SAS

Compensation: $22/hour + benefits including health, dental, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave