Wildlife Research Lead — Ecology & Management

Fish & Game; Palmer (AK); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Wildlife Conservation seeks a Wildlife Biologist 4 (Research Coordinator) in Palmer, Alaska. The role leads the regional wildlife research program, supervising biologists and a biometrician, and guides data collection, analysis, and publication to inform management decisions.

You will manage budgets, coordinate multi-agency projects, and develop rigorous scientific approaches to habitat and population studies, with fieldwork travel as needed.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field from an accredited college.
• One year of advanced professional level biologist experience.
• Certifications: Peace Officer, wildlife immobilization, capture and handling.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the wildlife research program and staff in Region IV.
• Develop and ensure scientific basis for regional wildlife management.
• Manage research program budget and personnel supervision.
• Coordinate inter-regional and inter-agency research projects.
• Prepare budgets, reports, and manuscripts; supervise researchers.

Conocimientos

Planning

Research coordination

Budget management

Staff supervision

Report writing

Field work

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related

Herramientas

Peace Officer certification

Wildlife chemical immobilization certification

Wildlife capture and handling certification

Descripción del empleo

Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Wildlife Conservation seeks a Wildlife Biologist 4 (Research Coordinator) in Palmer, Alaska. The role leads the regional wildlife research program, supervising biologists and a biometrician, and guides data collection, analysis, and publication to inform management decisions.

You will manage budgets, coordinate multi-agency projects, and develop rigorous scientific approaches to habitat and population studies, with fieldwork travel as needed.