Sea Otter Population Ecologist and Modeler (GS-12, permanent)

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is a science organization that provides impartial information on the health of our ecosystems and environment, the natural hazards that threaten us, the natural resources we rely on, the impacts of climate and land-use change, and the core science systems that help us provide timely, relevant, and useable information.

Qualifications:

The candidate must have expertise in some field(s) of Marine Sciences related to the ecology and/or population biology of sea otters. The candidate will be ranked on the following criteria.

1. Ability to conduct, interpret, and analyze data from field studies of sea otters using modern telemetric techniques and focusing on questions regarding population dynamics and factors limiting population growth.
2. Ability to conduct, interpret, and analyze data from field studies of sea otters utilizing telemetric and/or bio-logging instrumentation to address questions regarding food-web interactions, diet and behavior.
3. Ability to apply quantitative modeling techniques to address questions concerning the behavior and demography of sea otters, including the development of spatially explicit and predictive population models.
4. Ability to contribute to and participate in inter-agency technical committees convened to address specific questions on conservation and management of sea otter populations.

To Apply:

Please go to USA Jobs. For federal employees, apply to the following Vacancy Announcement number: PAC-2011-0068. For non-federal employees, apply to the following Vacancy Announcement number: PAC-2011-0052.

Any questions, please contact Tom Suchanek.

This position is being advertised through the OARS Website of the U.S. Geological Survey, an Equal Opportunity Employer.