Alaska Wildlife Biologist 2 — Arctic Caribou Research

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Alaska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation in Kotzebue seeks a Wildlife Biologist 2/3 to support research and management of the Western Arctic caribou herd. This role focuses on movement ecology, survey method improvements, and public engagement in a remote setting.

The position involves fieldwork near Kotzebue, travel across Alaska, and collaboration with staff to study large mammals while maintaining safety and ethical wildlife handling.

Qualifications

• Designing, planning, and implementing research projects to support management for large mammal populations.
• Developing cooperative programs with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Outreach and interaction with advisory committees and the public.

Responsibilities

• Research movement ecology of the western arctic caribou herd.
• Improve survey and harvest monitoring techniques.
• Attend public meetings to share information about the WA H.
• Assist other area staff with research on other herds or species.
• Work from aircraft and conduct field data collection.
• Coordinate staff, aircraft, and field logistics.

Skills

Research design

Budget management

Proposal writing

Outreach

Field operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/natural resource management

Master's degree substitution for experience

Tools

GIS

Field equipment

Aircraft operations

Job description

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation in Kotzebue seeks a Wildlife Biologist 2/3 to support research and management of the Western Arctic caribou herd. This role focuses on movement ecology, survey method improvements, and public engagement in a remote setting.

The position involves fieldwork near Kotzebue, travel across Alaska, and collaboration with staff to study large mammals while maintaining safety and ethical wildlife handling.