*Environmental Social Scientist / Analyst II*

Location: Charleston, SC NOAA CHHR/HML Facility (Contractor Position
with JHT INC)

Seeking a social scientist specializing in environmental/natural
resource sociology, social environmental science or a related
discipline/field for a one-year, full-time contract position with the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Hollings Marine
Laboratory (HML) Oceans and Human Health Branch for a research project
investigating the community aspects of well-being associated with
coastal ecosystem health and the provision of ecosystem services as part
of an integrated ecosystem assessment for the West Coast of Florida. The
successful applicant will have primary responsibility for locating,
procuring, consolidating and preparing county-level, secondary data for
detailed statistical analysis in accordance with a NOAA developed
methodology.

*Key Tasks include:*

* Collect and compile secondary social science data

* Conduct statistical analysis

* Create products that display results, including presentations,
reports, manuscripts

* Assist with data management

*Requirements:*

* Master’s degree in geography, sociology, anthropology, geography,
economics, or similar discipline or some combination of education and
progressively responsible, relevant work experience equivalent to a
Master’s degree; Ph.D. preferred.

* Demonstrated interest in environmental research.

* Proficiency in all MS Office applications, statistical software (SPSS,
SAS).

* Experience with geospatial analysis and GIS software packages.

* Applicant must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

*For more information, please contact: *

Ann Skradski,

Program Manager NOAA NCCOS, JHT, Inc.

Phone: 843-762-8540 <tel:843-762-8540>

Email: askradski@jht.com <mailto:askradski@jht.com >