Michigan State Police
RESEARCH BIOLOGIST 9-P11
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Job Description
- Req#: 4569285
This position assists Fisheries management with implementation of the Inland Lakes Status and Trends Program and evaluates status and trends in fish population abundance and fish community structure in a variety of lake types across multiple spatial scales. Conduct research and provide support with development of the statewide research program focused on inland lakes that informs conservation and management decision making. Assist with ongoing studies focused on landscape-based modeling of species and habitats; understanding statewide angler behaviors and perceptions associated with Michigan’s fisheries; conservation and climate-adaptation planning; and GIS applications and decision support tools.
Position Description Education
Possession of a thesis-based master's degree in wildlife management, wildlife biology, fisheries management, fisheries biology, or a related biological science with a research emphasis, including 8 semester (12 term) credits of upper-undergraduate or graduate level courses which must include a course in experimental design and other courses in quantitative methods such as advanced calculus, computer science, statistics, or mathematical modeling.
Experience
Research Biologist 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Research Biologist 10
One year of professional experience in the area of fisheries or wildlife research equivalent to a Research Biologist 9.
Research Biologist P11
Two years of professional experience in the area of fisheries or wildlife research equivalent to a Research Biologist, including one year equivalent to a Research Biologist 10.Please attach a cover letter, resume, official college transcripts and three references to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/ResearchBiologist.pdfAbout the company
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