[Hiring] Wildlife Biologist @Virginia Tech

Role Description

The Wildlife Biologist will provide expertise and project management assistance for a project sponsored by the National Park Service in the desert Southwest. This person will be responsible for:

• Project management tasks including resource allocation, staffing, and communications
• Communication and collaboration with NPS collaborators and park representatives
• Execution of required project technical tasks including assistance with obtaining necessary permits, materials purchasing and management, personnel supervision, data management, data analysis, and project reporting
• Other necessary project-related tasks as identified and agreed upon

Qualifications

• A PhD in a natural resources discipline, or a B.S. degree with significant years of experience working with state and/or federal natural resource agencies or non-governmental organizations
• Specific experience working with the NPS in the Southwestern US and desert systems
• Specialized experience with operating remote camera traps for scientific investigations including proper analysis and reporting techniques

Requirements

• Experience creating and managing large photographic datasets
• Experience with geospatial data creation and demonstration
• Proven experience with scientific data reporting and analysis including developing research related plans (e.g., IACUC, permitting)

Benefits

• May be required to frequently travel out of state for extended periods of time
• Must be proficient in the use of office software including word processing, online meeting, and spreadsheet applications
• The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check