Hiring: Staff Scientist / Sr. Staff Scientist, CA Program Company: Trout Unlimited Location: Berkeley, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:13:12 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Swift About the job Required Skills: •Provide scientific consultation on the development of measurable objectives and response metrics for the recovery of native salmon, steelhead, and trout, and the ecosystems and communities they sustain. •Identify and evaluate on-the-ground habitat and ecosystem enhancement efforts to recover salmon and trout populations and their critical habitat and ecosystem conditions, with an emphasis on floodplains, estuaries, and meadows. •Design and conduct field monitoring (e.g., instream flow, water temperature, geomorphology, habitat assessments, and fish and macroinvertebrate sampling) using established protocols, and, where appropriate, co-developing approaches with partners. •Manage, QA/QC, analyze, and visualize ecological and hydrologic datasets and conduct quantitative analyses as needed to support scientific research and planning. •Provide comments and feedback on the scientific content and merit of proposed projects, environmental impact assessments, or regulatory actions (e.g., FERC relicensing, CEQA/NEPA, water rights, and instream flow proceedings), including their implications for environmental justice and disproportionately affected communities. •Conduct research, including literature reviews, interviews and field data collection related to fish and aquatic ecosystem conservation and restoration; respectfully incorporate Traditional Ecological Knowledge when appropriate. •Draft and submit grant and other fundraising proposals for science-based restoration and planning projects. •Represent TU both in technical leadership and support capacities, in collaborative science forums, technical advisory groups, confidential settlement discussions, and public planning forums, engaging diverse audiences with respect and accessibility. Qualifications: •PhD or Master’s Degree and at least five (5) years of experience in salmonid ecology, fish biology, aquatic ecology or another closely related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and lived or professional experience will be considered). •Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop and apply conceptual frameworks to large and diverse datasets, including proficiency with statistical software and GIS. •Demonstrated field skills in aquatic and fisheries monitoring and data collection. •A demonstrated commitment to working across difference and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with people across cultures, identities, and lived experiences. •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate science to non-technical and community audiences. •Strong public speaking and writing skills. •Strong sense of initiative and self-management. •Creative and strategic thinking skills. •Willingness to travel occasionally as necessitated by projects. •Operational familiarity with California’s watersheds and water management system a plus. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!