Paid Researcher: Wildlife Biodiversity Lead (AK)
The Alaska Center for Conservation Science (ACCS) is seeking a creative and self-motivated person to collect and manage conservation data on rare and sensitive species in Alaska. Deadline to apply: 12/17/2023.
Agency/Organization: University of Alaska Anchorage
Location: Anchorage (hybrid, on Campus, remote within Alaska)
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Job Description: The Alaska Center for Conservation Science (ACCS) is seeking a creative and self-motivated person to collect and manage conservation data on rare and sensitive species in Alaska. This is a full-time, externally funded position at the University of Alaska Anchorage. This position will continue to build relationships with agency partners, write grants, technical reports and peer-reviewed papers, present information to partners and the public, and manage core conservation data. Core datasets include species range maps, occurrence records, conservation status ranks, and taxonomic checklists. The taxonomic focus will be on Alaskan animals of conservation concern, including rare and endemic species. Secondary duties will involve fieldwork across Alaska, often in remote areas. The person in this position will work closely with other staff members and will collaborate with agencies and organizations including the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, NatureServe, and other Natural Heritage Programs.
To thrive in this role you will need to be able to develop and lead research and information synthesis projects in conservation science. You will need experience managing and analyzing biological datasets, including tabular and spatial (GIS) data.
You will be expected to have the capacity to secure extramural funds and manage grants from a variety of sources.
- Strong collaborative and communication skills are a must
- Comfortable working in a soft-money funded environment
- Comfortable working in Alaskan field environments
- Experience in Alaska wildlife ecology or conservation research.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree and two years research experience at the postgraduate level in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Wage: N/A (Research Professional 3, Grade 80)
To apply: Applications will be accepted for review on 12/18/2023 to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on (12/17/2023).
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University’s discretion.
To apply, click here.
Application Deadline: 12/17/2023
Start Date: N/A
Contact: If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact search committee chair, Amanda Droghini at adroghini@alaska.edu or Amber Hartman, HR Coordinator at alsims@alaska.edu
