Furbearer & Gamebird Research Biologist, Data & Outreach

State of Indiana; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources seeks a Furbearer and Gamebird Research Biologist to coordinate and analyze surveys and research projects for the Furbearer and Gamebird Program in Bloomington, Indiana. The position will manage data from wild turkey, gamebird, and furbearer monitoring efforts, supervise temporary technicians, and provide customer service and outreach support.

The ideal candidate is organized with strong quantitative skills, particularly in R programming, and can work

Qualifications

• Degree in a natural resource field.
• Proficiency with R for data analysis.
• Experience with ecological variables and species interactions.
• Familiarity with state and federal environmental laws.
• Ability to read and interpret maps and use ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and analyze surveys and research projects for the Furbearer and Gamebird Program in Bloomington, Indiana.
• Manage data from wild turkey, gamebird, and furbearer monitoring efforts.
• Supervise temporary technicians.
• Provide customer service and outreach support.
• Collaborate with volunteers, other programs, and multistate partners.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Biological principles & ecology

Map reading & GIS awareness

Collaboration with volunteers & hosts

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Natural Resource related field

Tools

R

ArcGIS

Job description

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources seeks a Furbearer and Gamebird Research Biologist to coordinate and analyze surveys and research projects for the Furbearer and Gamebird Program in Bloomington, Indiana. The position will manage data from wild turkey, gamebird, and furbearer monitoring efforts, supervise temporary technicians, and provide customer service and outreach support.

The ideal candidate is organized with strong quantitative skills, particularly in R programming, and can work