6 U S Fish And Wildlife Service jobs in the United States

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Position Information
Department Fisheries and Wildlife (AFW)
Position Title Research Associate
Job Title Research Associate (Fish & Wildlife)
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The Department of Fisheries & Wildlife invites applications for two full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, fixed-term Research Associate positions. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.
The Research Associate will have a research focus on molecular ecology, including data collection and generation, writing proposals, analyzing data, leading research papers, ordering and maintenance of equipment and supplies, and grant reporting. The Research Associate will implement high performance computing, bioinformatics, and contributing to the mentoring and advising of graduate students in collaboration with supervisor Dr. Taal Levi.
The incumbent will oversee multiple projects involving fish and wildlife research and monitoring. They will be responsible for proper dissemination of results including presentations to scientific and public groups, reports to funding agencies, and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. The incumbent will be expected to coordinate with graduate students, undergraduate research assistants, and interns to implement proper protocols for each project.
College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. Positions with primary responsibility for Extension and outreach are likewise committed to learner success through programming appropriate for diverse audience. There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment ( document.
FWCS is an academic unit that reports to the College of Agricultural Sciences. The Department is composed of approximately 300 staff, including academic faculty, research assistants, classified staff, graduate students, and temporary staff. Over $8 million of externally funded grants and contracts are received each year in support of science focused on basic ecological research, conservation, and sustainable use of fish and wildlife and their habitats. The Department is the largest in the College of Agricultural Sciences, with over 1000 students in 8 degree and certificate programs, including one Bachelor of Science degree, five graduate degrees, and two graduate certificates.
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Key Responsibilities
80% Research
Design and carry out existing research using molecular and computational methods. Read and interpret current literature in modeling techniques to implement the best practices. Will conduct/produce independent research. Will contribute to graduate student advising and mentoring.
10% Data Management and Analysis
Organize and manage data collected from field sites, including analysis of data and interpretation of results. Contribute to scholarly findings through authorship/co-authorship in reports and peer-reviewed publications.
10% Personnel Management
Train interns and undergraduate researchers in proper laboratory protocols, including DNA extraction and amplification and other molecular methods.
What You Will Need
PhD Degree in ecology, wildlife biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, genetics or similar.
Previous lab experience in DNA extraction, PCR , real-time PCR , and high-throughput DNA sequencing.
Experience with development of assays including qPCR, metabarcoding, SNP genotyping (i.e. GT-Seq).
Experience working on UNIX -based computational infrastructure for bioinformatics analyses.
Commitment to working professionally with people from all backgrounds
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
Experience conducting population and landscape genomic analyses.
Demonstrated ability to organize personnel and experimental procedures.
Ability to lead field and lab projects.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This position involves work in a laboratory or office with potential for fieldwork. Fieldwork may be conducted in mountainous environments subject to adverse weather conditions and uneven terrain.
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience
Link to Position Description
Detail Information
Posting Number P09356UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/01/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 08/15/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 08/30/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:
Taal Levi

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OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks ( website including thefor candidates ( section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team
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