The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) is seeking one qualified candidate to serve on its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC). The successful candidate will serve a three-year appointment beginning in May of 2023.
The SSC serves as the Council’s primary scientific/technical advisory body and provides independent scientific advice for fishery management decisions, including recommendations for acceptable biological catch and rebuilding targets. The SSC also provides science advice and information on stock status, bycatch, habitat, social and economic impacts of management measures, and research priorities. The SSC typically meets 4-5 times per year, with meetings lasting from one to three days. Meetings may be held in-person or via webinar and in-person meetings are usually held in the Mid-Atlantic region (e.g., Philadelphia, PA or Baltimore, MD).
Membership is comprised of state and federal employees, academia, and independent experts with scientific and technical expertise in biology, statistics, economics, social science, and other relevant disciplines. Highly qualified candidates from all relevant fields are encouraged to apply. However, the Council will be prioritizing candidates with expertise in economics and/or social sciences to help support Council priorities and actions that have socioeconomic implications.
Individuals interested in applying for nomination to the SSC must submit a current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume and a brief letter describing qualifications and relevant experience. All applications received will be reviewed by the Council’s Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will recommend one applicant for consideration and approval by the full Council.
Applications and materials may be submitted by email to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, at cmoore@mafmc.org. All applications must be received by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, March 17, 2023. If you have any questions or need further information about the process, please contact Brandon Muffley at bmuffley@mafmc.org; 302-526-5260.