Aquatic Biologist, Lake Erie Fisheries, SUNY Oswego

International Association for Great Lakes Research • Oswego, NY

78d • $58,459 - $69,107

About The Position

This position will conduct and lead research to inform the restoration and conservation of native fish populations in Lake Erie, driven by the goals of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). This position will be located at the USGS Tunison Laboratory of Aquatic Science in Cortland, NY.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in biology, fisheries, or ecology; OR a Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least two years of relevant professional experience
• Experience with aquatic field sampling

Nice To Haves

• A record of scientific writing
• Experience with experimental design
• Molecular ecology methods
• Statistical programming (R)
• Operating research vessels

Responsibilities

• Design and execute lab and field-based experiments
• Integrate traditional methods (trawling, gillnetting) with advanced tools like molecular surveillance (eDNA/eRNA) and acoustic telemetry

Benefits

• Compensation: $58,459 - $69,107 annually
• Excellent benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree