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Working TitleFisheries Research Biologist

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202401240AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleResearch Associate I

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$40,000-$45,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on08/19/2024

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The CO Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research ( CCFWRU ) Unit provides research, education and technical assistance as one of 40 nationwide Cooperative Research Units by virtue of a formal contractual Cooperative Agreement between the US Geological Survey, Colorado State University, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Wildlife Management Institute. The CCFWRU is housed in the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology.

Position Summary

We seek an outstanding individual to evaluate the effects of water temperature and quality and aquatic animal health. The RA will perform research projects associated with effects of water temperature on fish survival and physiology, including design, statistical analysis, and troubleshooting functions. The RA will also be responsible for maintaining ongoing research into fish diseases, including designing experiments, statistical and modeling analyses. The RA will be responsible for reporting and submitting research to peer-reviewed publications. Specific projects will be identified through routine prioritization processes within Colorado Parks and Wildlife ( CPW ) and collaboration with Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The primary function of this research associate is to provide additional lab support and capabilities to ongoing aquatic toxicology and fish health projects being in collaboration with CPW Aquatic Research Section.

Required Job Qualifications

• B.S. degree in fisheries or a closely related field.

• Experience with designing and executing both laboratory and field experiments to evaluate fish health relative to water quality and disease.

• Experience in both toxicology and fish disease related research

• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience with statistical analyses of fish health and toxicology data.

• Experience with R-programming and statistical analyses.

• Experience with writing technical reports and publishing peer-reviewed research.

• ECG Electrocardiogram for Rainbow Trout and Native sucker experience.

• Experience communicating with stakeholders, in the context of fishery research

• Experience completing all the necessary paperwork relative to animal experiments, such as Animal Use Protocols, Institutional Biosafety, collecting permits and any other relevant documentation required by CSU or other agencies.

• The ability to work in physically challenging field conditions to collect data on water quality and fish populations.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryProject Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Assist Principal Investigators with all aspects of designing and executing both laboratory and field experiments to evaluate fish health.

• Ensure that all laboratory and field experimental protocols are followed and that the research is conducted safely

• Complete all the necessary paperwork relative to animal experiments, such as Animal Use Protocols, Institutional Biosafety, collecting permits and any other relevant documentation required by CSU or other agencies.

Percentage Of Time15

Job Duty CategoryExperimental Design and Execution

Duty/Responsibility

• Assist principal investigators with the design and execution of laboratory and field experiments in toxicology and fish health.

• Duties will include the building and set up of laboratory apparatus to house and expose animals in toxicological and disease experiments.

• Duties will include an ability to work in physically challenging field conditions to collect data on water quality and fish populations.

Percentage Of Time35

Job Duty CategoryData Analysis an Write Up

Duty/Responsibility

• Collate, organize, and analyze toxicology and fish health data.

• These data may come from a variety of sources, such as chemical analyses, genetic or molecular analyses, population level evaluations, as well as other potential sources.

• The ability to work with a variety of biological data is critical.

• The ability to produce reports and publications that include appropriate analyses and effectively communicate the findings of this research is important to ensure that this research reaches and is well received by the correct audiences.

• Effective completion of this duty will result in data that will be used to evaluate water quality relative to fish health and aquatic life criteria.

• It will allow CPW and other regulatory agencies to assess and refine aquatic life criteria.

Percentage Of Time45

Job Duty Categorycommunication

Duty/Responsibility

• Assist the principal investigators in orally communicating research results to a wide variety of stakeholders, including agency personnel, academic collaborators, and the public.

• The communication may include in person presentations as well as online formats.

Percentage Of Time5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59pm (MT) Monday, 8/19/2024.

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License

Search ContactDana Winkelman: Dana.Winkelman@colostate.edu

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents