Fisheries Research Biologist — Field & Data Lead

American Fisheries Society (UK); John Day (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife invites applicants for a Fisheries Monitoring and Research Biologist role in John Day, Oregon. The position focuses on planning and conducting studies of spring Chinook salmon and steelhead, with extensive fieldwork across the John Day River basin.

Responsibilities include data management in Access, PTAGIS and GIS, developing analytical tools, and preparing reports for scientific audiences.

Qualifications

• Six years of biological experience in fish/wildlife with data or reports.
• Two years plus a relevant Bachelor's with required coursework.
• One year plus a Master's in fisheries or wildlife science.
• A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science counts toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement research on escapement, productivity and habitat.
• Lead fieldwork including snorkeling, electrofishing, habitat surveys, redd counts and sampling.
• Enter data in Access, PTAGIS and GIS; develop analytical tools and reports.
• Provide lead work for up to eight staff and coordinate with partners.

Skills

Field coordination

Field protocol design

Data collection

Data analysis

Quantitative analysis

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science

Master's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science

Doctorate in Fisheries or Wildlife Science

Tools

Access

PTAGIS

GIS

Job description

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife invites applicants for a Fisheries Monitoring and Research Biologist role in John Day, Oregon. The position focuses on planning and conducting studies of spring Chinook salmon and steelhead, with extensive fieldwork across the John Day River basin.

Responsibilities include data management in Access, PTAGIS and GIS, developing analytical tools, and preparing reports for scientific audiences.