Senior Salmon Research Biologist, Southeast Alaska

Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries, is seeking a Fishery Biologist 3 to oversee pink and chum salmon research in Southeast Alaska, including stock assessments and long-term projects at field sites such as Hugh Smith Lake and McDonald Lake. The role combines office planning, data analysis, and extensive fieldwork across remote locations.

The position requires leadership of preseason and in-season forecast efforts, data management, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field required; coursework in fisheries science or natural resources preferred.
• Experience as a professional biologist or fish culturist; state or equivalent work experience may apply.
• Upper-division coursework in biology plus chemistry/physics/math/statistics or GIS recommended.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pink and chum salmon research in Southeast Alaska.
• Lead preseason and in-season pink salmon harvest forecasting.
• Serve as project leader for the Southeast Coastal Monitoring Survey and related stock assessments.
• Maintain salmon escapement indices for the region and participate in broader research activities.
• Travel to field camps and coastal survey work; prepare reports and publish results.

Skills

Fishery biology knowledge

Oral & written communication

Research

Professionalism

Integrity/Honesty

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Job description

Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries, is seeking a Fishery Biologist 3 to oversee pink and chum salmon research in Southeast Alaska, including stock assessments and long-term projects at field sites such as Hugh Smith Lake and McDonald Lake. The role combines office planning, data analysis, and extensive fieldwork across remote locations.

The position requires leadership of preseason and in-season forecast efforts, data management, and collaboration with