Hi all; Please distribute the info below to potential candidates. Thanks. Bob
This is a federal term appointment, initially for one year but with the possibility of extension for up to four years depending on future funding levels. The position is on Guam, working with an excellent group consisting of USGS employees and contractors all focused on conducting research on control and containment of the Brown Treesnake. Applications will be accepted through 16 November 2015. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Duties will include leading or cooperating on a mix of assigned and original research projects, focusing on applied research to develop and test Brown Treesnake control tools, assess ecological effects of snake control, prevent the spread of snakes to other islands in the Pacific, and improve detection and capture of snakes at low densities. We're looking for someone with proven ability to conduct and publish ecological research. A motivated individual will have numerous opportunities for both first and shared authorship on peer-reviewed articles. Must be willing to work nights and humanely euthanize snakes and other vertebrates. Contact Bob Reed ( [email protected]) for additional questions about job duties etc, but note that applications must be submitted through USAJobs. The position is directly supervised by the Invasive Species Science Branch Chief in Ft. Collins CO, and the incumbent will also work closely with other PI's and staff in Ft. Collins. For more information on our branch, see: https://www.fort.usgs.gov/branch/100 All applications must be submitted through the USAjobs website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/419794200 See information on the USAJobs recruitment announcement for job qualifications for a GS11 Ecologist – read these and the other application requirements carefully to make sure your application package is complete. Transcripts are a required component. After initial applications are screened by Human Resources, qualified applicants will be given 5 days to provide written answers to questions relating to knowledge, skills, and abilities (these are provided in the online job announcement). Starting salary is $58,562. Federal salary on Guam includes a portion that is tax-free, and there's no sales tax on Guam. Full federal relocation benefits are not provided as part of this recruitment, but a relocation incentive may be offered. Start date is negotiable, but we're hoping for a spring 2016 start. -- Robert N Reed, PhD Chief, Invasive Species Branch US Geological Survey 2150 Centre Ave, Bldg C Fort Collins CO 80526 Office: 970-226-9464 Cell: 970-420-3044
