Juvenile Sucker Research Biologist II | Field & Data

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission seeks a Fishery Biologist 2 to join USGS researchers at the Klamath Falls Field Station, focusing on juvenile suckers. The role blends fieldwork in summer with telemetry, genetics, and data analysis during the year, contributing to endangered species recovery and informed water management decisions.

The position involves coordinating a single research project, data management, and reporting, with opportunities to influence study design and outcomes at a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in biological sciences with aquatic coursework.
• 1 year of specialized experience OR 2 years of graduate study in fisheries biology or related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for collaborative research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a juvenile sucker monitoring project with data management and reporting.
• Conduct standardized field sampling, aging, and genetic identification of juveniles in Upper Klamath Lake and Clear Lake Reservoir.
• Support acoustic telemetry efforts, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Assist with writing and presenting study findings at meetings and in reports.
• Provide data management support and help ensure project milestones are met.

Skills

Field research

Data management

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in fisheries biology

PhD in fisheries biology

Tools

R or Python

GIS

Statistical analysis software

Database management

Job description

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission seeks a Fishery Biologist 2 to join USGS researchers at the Klamath Falls Field Station, focusing on juvenile suckers. The role blends fieldwork in summer with telemetry, genetics, and data analysis during the year, contributing to endangered species recovery and informed water management decisions.

The position involves coordinating a single research project, data management, and reporting, with opportunities to influence study design and outcomes at a