Job Description
Senior Research Assistant Level II, NOAA SRD Senior Management Support Services Falmouth, MA (WHOI); Pocasset, MA; and Narragansett, RI
This role supports NOAA scientists in developing scholarly manuscripts by compiling literature, maintaining bibliographic databases, and co-authoring research documents for the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC)
Join @Orchard in advancing high-impact scientific publications for NOAA Fisheries by supporting the Northeast Fisheries Science Center’s (NEFSC) Senior Scientist. This role contributes directly to national and international research initiatives by assisting with the development, organization, and drafting of peer-reviewed manuscripts and technical documents.
As the Level II Research Assistant, you’ll manage bibliographic databases, synthesize complex literature across marine and ecosystem science, and collaborate on manuscript outlines and writing. From capturing references and inserting citations to helping shape the narrative of key scientific documents, your contributions will support critical science communication and knowledge advancement.
If you have a strong academic foundation, experience with technical writing and publishing, and a passion for translating research into meaningful publications, this is an opportunity to leave your mark on work that informs policy, conservation, and global marine science efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Accessing various scientific search databases (e.g., Web of Science, beyond generic web-based search engines like Google)
Placing literature into a bibliographic database (e.g., Zotero, EndNote, etc.)
Maintaining a bibliographic database
Providing updates to the bibliographic database for the Senior Scientist
Searching the bibliographic database
Revising outlines collaboratively as provided by the Senior Scientist
Developing manuscripts based on revised outlines provided by the Senior Scientist
Collaborating with the Senior Scientist to write and co-edit the text of key manuscripts
Inserting references into select manuscripts provided by the Senior Scientist
Ensuring logical considerations are maintained on the identified topics
Perusing manuscripts provided by the Senior Scientist to ensure adequate referencing of topical statements.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
M.S. in related scientific fields (marine science, fisheries, ecosystems, resource economics) with demonstrated experience in executing literature searches; a PhD is preferred with demonstrated experience in the publication process.
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