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 out the remainder of an open three-year appointment through 2027 and will then be eligible for a full three-year term beginning in 2028.
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. SSC members are also expected to serve on various technical working groups and peer review panels as part of their SSC responsibilities.
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, Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C.). Eligible SSC members receive a daily stipend for meetings and are reimbursed for travel expenses.
Membership is composed of state and federal employees, academia, and independent experts with scientific and technical expertise in biology, statistics, stock assessments, 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 fisheries 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 curriculum vitae (CV) or resume and a brief letter describing qualifications, relevant experience, and reason for interest in joining the SSC. Materials should be submitted by email to admin@mafmc.org by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, July 24, 2026. The Council’s Executive Committee will review all applications and recommend one applicant for consideration and approval by the full Council.
Additional information about the SSC is available at https://www.mafmc.org/ssc. If you have any questions or need further information about the process, please contact Brandon Muffley at bmuffley@mafmc.org or 302-526-5260.