Plankton Research Biologist

A.I.S. Inc. is hiring a Plankton Research Biologist in Narragansett, RI, to support the Northeast Fisheries Science Center's Oceanography Branch. The role involves contributing to oceanographic studies and assessments related to marine species, particularly focusing on the Atlantic bluefin tuna. The position is full-time, offering a salary of $28–37 per hour, with a significant sampling cruise planned for 2025.
A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for a Plankton Research Biologist to support the Northeast Fisheries Science Centers’ Oceanography Branch. This branch aims to provide information on oceanography, lower-trophic levels and exploited species to a range of NOAA assessment products, such as stock assessments, integrated ecosystem assessments, and environmental impact assessments. Primary Function: In 2025, a sampling cruise will occur that is focused on supporting the Atlantic bluefin tuna Close Kin Mark Recapture (CKMR) project. CKMR is an innovative new approach to estimating population size and population structure of managed species. In the case of bluefin tuna, this approach relies on a genetic assessment of parent-of...