Lead Research Zoologist - Conservation Genomics

US Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution, located at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, DC, offers a position to advance conservation genomics through sophisticated investigations and leadership of research teams. The role emphasizes developing and implementing novel approaches to protect wildlife species and populations.

The position requires a Zoology degree with substantial graduate study and at least one year at the GS-14 level or equivalent, including experience with

Qualifications

• Degree in zoology or related field with at least 20 semester hours in zoology and related animal sciences.
• Specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-14 in the Federal Service in conservation genomics investigations and leading others in related research.

Education

Degree: zoology; or related discipline with at least 20 semester hours in zoology and related animal sciences

Graduate Education: graduate study in major zoology fields or related disciplined emphasis such as nematology or parasitology

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution, located at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, DC, offers a position to advance conservation genomics through sophisticated investigations and leadership of research teams. The role emphasizes developing and implementing novel approaches to protect wildlife species and populations.

The position requires a Zoology degree with substantial graduate study and at least one year at the GS-14 level or equivalent, including experience with