Assistant Unit Leader - Fisheries
Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
U.S. Geological Survey, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Closing: September 9, 2009
Salary: $67,613 – 87,893
Permanent full-time appointment
Major Duties: The scientist is an Assistant Unit Leader (AUL) of the
Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit and is, by appointment, a
member of the Graduate Faculty of the University of Idaho. The AUL is
responsible for the development of independent research programs within
broad guidelines established by Cooperators of the Unit. The AUL will
conduct policy and management relevant research on fisheries management
and aquatic conservation issues, with an area of emphasis the
physiological responses of freshwater and/or anadromous fishes to
environmental conditions using relevant molecular, ecological, cellular
and physiological tools in field and laboratory studies; mentor
post-doctoral researchers, mentor both MS and PhD level graduate
students; teach one graduate-level course per year; provide technical
services to cooperators, particularly the Idaho Department of Fish and
Game; and participate as a faculty member housed in the Department of
Fish and Wildlife Resources at the University of Idaho.
Qualifications: PhD in fisheries science or related field; experience in
post-doctoral, agency or faculty research in applied fisheries
management, fisheries science, fish ecology, and/or aquatic ecology and
conservation; publication and grant record corresponding with
experience; demonstrated ability to develop a productive research
program involving academic and agency collaborations; interest in
application of structured decision making and adaptive management for
natural resource management; and ability to teach graduate-level courses
in area of expertise.
Web link and to apply: http://www.usajobs.gov
Announcement number WR-2009-0362
Contact: J. Michael Scott [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
or Kerry Reese [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
