Title: Fisheries Data Specialist (11 month term) Reports To: Fisheries Scientist Dept: Science FLSA: Exempt
About Trout Unlimited Today, Trout Unlimited is a national organization with more than 150,000 volunteers organized into about 400 chapters nationwide. This dedicated grassroots army is matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts and scientists, who work out of more than 30 offices. Our mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's cold-water fisheries and their watersheds. Position Summary Trout Unlimiteds science team anticipates hiring a Fisheries Data Specialist to be based in Boise, ID, as part of a NASA-funded project to develop broad-scale population and genetic models of population viability in trout. The person hired for this position will be responsible for assembling, managing, and analyzing fish abundance and genetics data, as well as assembling and manipulating spatial datasets using a geographic information system (GIS). Occasional travel to adjacent states to work with collaborators may be required. There may be limited opportunities for field work on related projects, but 95% of work time will be spent in an office. This is an 11-month term position with the possibility of a one-year renewal. Salary is $35,000 per year plus health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision). Duties and Responsibilities Assemble and organize database of fish collections Calculate fish abundances from count data Assemble and organize a database of fish movement barriers Use a geographic information system (GIS) to map data Assemble and organize fish genetics data Assist in data analysis Assist on related projects as needed Qualifications Bachelors of Science in a natural resources related field. Masters degree preferred. Experience in database development and management using Filemaker, Access, SQL, or other platforms. Experience in data manipulation and analysis, preferably in R. Experience with GIS. Knowledge of fish sampling techniques and methods of estimating population abundance preferred. Excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of population viability analysis, distribution modeling and population genetics is a plus. How to Apply Please send a letter of interest, resume, and 3 professional references(names, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and relation to applicant). If possible, please combine all in one PDF and send by email with Fisheries Data Specialist in the subject line to: Dan Dauwalter, Fisheries Scientist, ddauwalter at tu.org. Review of applications will begin November 4th, 2013 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. TU is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer pursuant to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act & Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistant Act. TU hires staff without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.
