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Job Opening: Avian Ecologist (AK)

ABR has an immediate opening for an ecologist to design and implement wildlife studies throughout Alaska. Deadline to apply: 11/15/2021.

Job Summary: The ideal candidate for this position will have a background in breeding biology of birds and experience with data management, statistical analyses, and preparation of technical reports and publications.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design and manage field surveys for wildlife, with an emphasis on tundra-nesting waterfowl and shorebirds

  • Develop proposals and budgets

  • Coordinate a team of research biologists and technicians engaged in fieldwork, data management, analysis, and reporting

  • Lead analyses of wildlife distributions, abundance, habitat associations, behavior, and survival

  • Lead or direct authorship of reports, publications, and presentations

  • Develop existing and new client relationships

  • Participate in safety training and implement ABR’s Safety Policy

Qualifications: 

  • Experience designing and implementing field surveys of nesting birds and expertise in bird identification is required, preferably in Alaska

  • Applicant must be able to supervise field work involving wading, hiking, and physical labor in remote settings

  • Travel in helicopters, small fixed-wing aircraft, on snow machines, and in boats may be required

  • Candidates should have experience in data analysis, preferably using GIS, PostgreSQL, and R

  • Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to work well under variable time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines

  • Advanced degree in wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, or related fields required with a minimum of 6 years’ experience

  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required

Hours: Approximately 35 hours/week on average; occasional field work may involve longer hours and up to 14 days of consecutive work, mostly during the summer months

Wage and Benefits: Depending on experience; eligible for benefits after 3 months of employment

Closing Date: Open until filled. First review 15 November 2021

Contact: Please e-mail resume, 3 professional references with phone numbers (prefer previous supervisors), and cover letter to hr@abrinc.com. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Adrian Gall by e-mail (agall@abrinc.com) or phone: 907-455-6777 ext 125. For more information and to apply, click here.