ECS is seeking a Data Scientist to work remotely.
The position will support NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center as part of an interdisciplinary, collaborative team.
The work will support the project, The Impact of USDA Purchases on the Structure and Function of the Northeast Groundfish Fishery.
While the position can be full remote, the employee may also choose to work on-site at the Science Center in Woods Hole, MA.
A government-furnished laptop will be provided.
Occasional domestic travel may be required for meetings.
OBJECTIVEThe objective of this project is to document and analyze the impacts of USDA bulk purchase programs for Atlantic pollock, haddock, and redfish conducted between 2021 and 2025.
The employee will help scientists and managers understand how these programs influenced seafood prices, harvest strategies, and the function of the quota (ACE) lease market.
SCOPE OF WORK The employee shall provide technical and analytical support to complete the following three phases of the project: Phase 1: Data Assembly.
Collect and organize data related to the timing of USDA purchases, individual dealer records, ACE lease data, and observer program data.
Phase 2: Data Analysis.
Analyze the assembled data to identify impacts on fish prices for all Northeast groundfish, quota lease prices, and changes in spatial fishing patterns.
This includes assessing impacts at the vessel and community levels.
Phase 3: Reporting.
Assist in drafting a Center Reference Document that compiles all analyses, market distortion findings, and conclusions regarding fishery harvest incentives.
Investigate if purchase agreements incentivized the targeting of specific species in ways that distorted fresh fish and quota markets.
Evaluate changes in fishery discard patterns and potential observer effects resulting from new harvest incentives.
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