Recreation Program Specialist

Position Overview Position title: FCP Specialists (Junior, Assistant, Associate and Specialist ranks) Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience (see section D. Qualifications of the CAPM 602.230 Specialist Series. The posted UCSC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the scale titled ‘Represented Specialist Series Fiscal Year.’ A reasonable estimate for a full‑time position is $55,000 - $194,800.) Percent time: Full‑time (100%), but may be less based on research need or funding. Anticipated start: Appointment contingent on hiring unit's need and availability of funding. Valid for initial appointments made from February 2026 through February 2027. Appointments outside this period require alternative recruitment. Position duration: Initial appointments typically for one year, may be shorter based on need or funding. Reappointment may be considered contingent on availability. Position Description The Fisheries Collaborative Program (FCP) in the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) at UCSC invites applications for an ongoing pool of specialists to support research on conservation and management of California's living marine resources in one or more of the following areas: Salmon ecology (biophysical ecology, modeling, acoustic telemetry, and landscape and seascape ecology) Fisheries assessment (habitat and groundfish ecology and assessment modeling) Molecular ecology and genetic analysis Ecosystem forecasting Salmon life history Climate and ecosystems CoastWatch / PolarWatch Fisheries resources (advanced survey technologies, oceanography, and coastal pelagic and highly migratory 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. Comprehensive studies are conducted on the ecology and life history of Pacific salmonids and other fishes. FCP research supports conservation of coastal biodiversity and sustainable management of fisheries resources. Under the direction of an assigned UCSC IMS academic supervisor and NOAA Science Advisor(s), FCP specialists will use their expertise to contribute to various 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 the application is submitted) REQUIRED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Experience contributing to field or laboratory studies in fisheries biology, natural resource management, marine science, zoology, or related fields. MINIMUM DEGREE/PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Junior Specialist rank: Baccalaureate degree (or foreign equivalent) in fisheries sciences and management, marine biology, biological oceanography, ocean/marine sciences, oceanography, ecology, evolutionary biology, environmental science, biology, or related field. Assistant Specialist rank: Master’s degree or a baccalaureate degree plus a minimum of two years of post‑baccalaureate research experience. Degree must be in an approved field. Associate Specialist rank: Master’s degree or a baccalaureate degree plus a minimum of six years of post‑baccalaureate research experience in a relevant field. Specialist rank: Doctoral degree or baccalaureate degree and ten or more years of post‑baccalaureate research experience in a relevant field. Your application must demonstrate that you meet all basic qualifications at the time of submission. There are no exceptions. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter – brief summary of qualifications and interest in the position. Apply at: Location Santa Cruz, California Employer Information The University of California 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 UC policies. Contact Help contact: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr