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The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking applicants with strong scientific skills to fill a Marine Resource Scientist III position in the Biological Monitoring and Assessment Division/Bureau of Marine Science located at the West Boothbay Harbor Laboratory.
DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
MARINE RESOURCE SCIENTIST III
-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-
Opening Date: April 14, 2026
Closing Date: End of day April 30, 2026
Location: West Boothbay Harbor
Position Number: 07200-2665
Position Type: Full Time
Class Code: 9364
Grade: 29 (Supervisory)
Salary: $69,992.00 - $99,049.60 Per Year*
*(This includes a 5.5% Salary Adjustment)
Interested candidates need to complete, and submit, an online Direct Hire Application, Cover Letter, and detailed Resume.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: DMR is seeking applicants with strong analytical, scientific writing, and collaborative research skills for this senior research scientist position. This state-funded position is responsible for leading high-priority research to inform fishery management decision making and offers a unique opportunity to combine ecology, marine science, fishery science, and community engagement. This position will lead and develop research to quantify the biological impact to lobsters (life history, growth, reproduction) of fishery management actions in the Gulf of Maine.
This position will be expected to expand DMR's lobster research program by working in direct collaboration with the DMR Marine Mammal Division, federal scientists, academic researchers, and participants in the Maine lobster industry to develop and execute timely research. This position is also responsible for coordinating lobster research across the state, leading research proposals to external funding sources, and generating scientific publications to disseminate results. Additionally, there may be opportunities to represent the department at state, interstate and meetings. This is a supervisory position responsible for evaluating and coaching the performance of subordinates and advising the Division Director on personnel concerns and issues.
For questions specific to the position, please contact Jesica Waller at: Jesica.D.Waller@maine.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced education, training, or experience in a scientific, technical, or engineering field with coursework or demonstrated experience in the field of marine resource research and management or another related field; and experience working in a supervisory capacity.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in invertebrate biology, marine ecology and fishery science. A competitive candidate will also have experience working collaboratively with Gulf of Maine fishing industry members, familiarity with fishery management principles, experience with fishery surveys, as well as managing a team of scientists. Experience in Microsoft Access, R, and GIS are preferred but not required.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
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