Aquaculture & Marine Managing Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.  

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.  

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!   

Key statistics: 

• 950+ Consultants 
• 640+ Ph.D.s 
• 90+ Disciplines 
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking an Aquaculture & Marine Managing Scientist for our Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice in our Natick, MA office. Position locations in Bellevue, WA, Alexandria, VA, Menlo Park, CA, or Pasadena, CA offices will be considered. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide technical support on existing projects and business development efforts in the Ecological & Biological Sciences Practice. 

• Understanding and interpreting complex aquaculture business dynamics including government regulations, operational performance, environmental monitoring, site infrastructure, and production processes
• Analyzing and preparing regulatory documents and reports
• Strategic business development and client networking in a team environment with the aim to grow a broad range of science and engineering technical services globally in the aquaculture and seafood sector
• Synthesizing technical information and applying creative and critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations
• Developing and maintaining professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications, and participation in technical conferences and activities of professional societies
• Managing projects and working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate 

• Ph.D. in Aquaculture, Marine Sciences, Applied Ecology, or another related field
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years of direct consulting experience
• Knowledge of coastal and marine ecosystems and hydrodynamics
• Working knowledge of commercial fishing and seafood production practices
• Strong understanding of scientific sampling methodologies and the state-of-science on a broad range of aquatic ecosystem, fisheries, wildlife, and water quality issues
• Experience with data analysis and statistics
• Experience managing tasks and projects of moderate scope and complexity Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines, and communicate within multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communications
• Strong commitment to personal development
• Not required but any of the following experience would be a plus:
  • Basic understanding of fisheries and seafood traceability, seafood sustainability ratings and certifications, and market- based conservation initiatives
  • Basic understanding of HACCP plans and food safety programs, including food safety and quality control systems
  • Understanding of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to fish, wildlife, water quality and related environmental sciences including ESA, NEPA, and Clean Water Act in the U.S. and similar laws and regulations in other countries

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

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Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.
Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients.  #LI-Onsite 

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