Permanent USGS position – Invasive reptiles Application deadline 25 July 2016
Research Ecologist, GS-12, Fort Collins Science Center, CO Applications are invited for a position with the Invasive Reptiles Project, which is part of the Invasive Species Science Branch at the USGS Fort Collins Science Center. Project members currently include over a dozen scientists and staff based in Colorado, Florida, or Guam, collectively pursuing a range of research projects on ecology, control, and containment of invasive reptiles including but not limited to Brown Treesnakes, Burmese Pythons, and Argentine tegus. We are seeking a permanent principal investigator to be based in Fort Collins, with frequent travel to field and meeting sites required. Must be U.S. citizen. This is a Research Grade position with the potential to advance to higher pay grades based on panel evaluations by peers. We invite applications from candidates with proven abilities in herpetology, a strong quantitative toolbox, and a record of high-quality publications. Excellent communication skills are vital to the position. All applications must be submitted through the USAJobs website, which also has more information on the position: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/442610800 Follow instructions on the USAJobs page carefully, including submitting transcripts etc, in order to be considered for the position. More info on the Invasive Species Science Branch: https://www.fort.usgs.gov/branch/100 Contact Bob Reed (re...@usgs.gov, 970-420-3044) for more information on duties of the position. The USAJobs sites lists a HR contact for questions related to how to apply, etc.
