Department: Nebraska Coop Fish & Wildlife Rsch-3954
Description of Work:
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.
We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!
We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:
Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans with university match
Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents
The Nebraska Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit is a partnership between UNL, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Wildlife Management Institute.
As the Fishery Management Research Technologist, you will:
Assist with survey design and implementation, coordinate data collection and field sampling, and analyze data.
Prepare reports and manuscripts based on these analyses, and carry out other duties as assigned.
Supervise research technicians and undergraduate assistants.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in fishery science or related field plus three years of fisheries research experience.
Data gathering via angler surveys, data analysis, report and peer-reviewed publication writing experience.
Supervisory experience.
Knowledge and ability to identify common Nebraska fishes and have experience with standardized sampling protocols.
Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in fishery science.
Experience working with state and federal resource management agencies.
With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.