Marine Research Scientist – Reef Fish + Habitat Surveys
Location: Miami, FL, Panama City, FL, or Pascagoula, MS (Hybrid/Remote Eligible)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Client: NOAA Fisheries (NMFS)
Security Requirement: Public Trust Eligibility Required (US Citizen)
Join the Scientists Behind NOAA Fisheries Research
CASE Consultants International is building a team of talented scientists, engineers, and technical professionals to support NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Fisheries Science Center. Our team works alongside Federal researchers conducting fisheries surveys, marine mammal and sea turtle conservation, habitat mapping, artificial intelligence applications, coral restoration, genomics, and ecosystem science throughout the Gulf of America, Atlantic, and Caribbean.
Position Overview:
CASE Consultants International is seeking Marine Research Scientists to support NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) Population & Ecosystems Monitoring Division (PEMD).
Working alongside NOAA scientists, you’ll contribute to some of the nation’s largest fishery-independent reef fish surveys, collecting the scientific information used to assess fish populations, characterize marine habitats, and support sustainable fisheries management throughout the Gulf of America and Caribbean.
This is an exciting opportunity for marine biologists who enjoy balancing offshore fieldwork with laboratory analysis and applied fisheries science.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in NOAA reef fish surveys aboard research vessels and small boats
Deploy underwater video systems, CTDs, fish traps, and other scientific equipment
Conduct biological and environmental sampling under standardized NOAA protocols
Identify reef fishes and associated marine organisms from underwater imagery
Perform video annotation, biological QA/QC, and scientific data validation
Manage biological datasets and contribute to standardized databases
Assist with habitat characterization and ecological assessments
Prepare technical reports, scientific figures, and presentations
Participate in public outreach and scientific meetings
Required Qualifications
BS, MS, or PhD in Marine Biology, Fisheries Science, Ecology, Oceanography, or related discipline
Experience with fisheries field surveys or marine ecological research
Fish identification skills
Comfortable working aboard research vessels for extended periods
Experience with GIS, R, SQL, or scientific databases is a plus
Desired Skills
Reef Fish Ecology
Fisheries Science
Habitat Mapping
Marine Ecology
Biological Sampling
Field Research
Video Annotation
Scientific Data Management
Why Join CASE?
CASE Consultants International is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and HubZone-certified firm based in Asheville, NC. With over 12 years of success, CASE supports federal and state agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private industry through expert services that advance environmental protection, sustainable development, and ecological resilience.
CASE supports mission-critical NOAA programs nationwide, combining advanced science, field operations, and innovative environmental technologies. Our teams contribute directly to ecosystem monitoring, fisheries sustainability, and climate resilience initiatives across the country.
Our goal is not simply to provide information—but to deliver environmental intelligence that empowers evidence-based decisions and supports long-term ecological and economic sustainability.
At CASE, we hire talented and passionate professionals who are committed to making the planet a safer, healthier, and more hospitable place for all its inhabitants. We create a cultivate, a flexible and collaborative work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives, values creativity, and seeks and delivers work that makes a lasting difference.
Our competitive benefits packages include company-sponsored healthcare (medical, dental, and vision); paid leave; retirement plan; training and professional development; remote and flexible work; performance-based raises and bonuses; and others.
CASE is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and cultivating talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and a diverse, inclusive workplace in which our employees thrive. We equitably consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information as per https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.
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