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Open: November 13, 2026 — Closes: November 27, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Fish Biologist at the New England Fisheries Program Complex in Sunderland, MA, providing biological support to fish and aquatic species and conservation of aquatic habitats. This is a Term position. See "Appointment Type" section for more details.
Major Duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Collaborate with internal and external partners to propose, design, and conduct field- and lab-based biological and ecological investigations on fish and other aquatic organisms addressing key issues in aquatic conservation and management, such as habitat alteration and fragmentation, fish passage, climate change, invasive species, and interactions between wild and hatchery fish. Analyze complex datasets and make scientific inference using state-of-the-art statistical methods. Utilize traditional and emerging field sampling techniques to monitor aquatic systems and fish populations such as netting, trapping, electrofishing, tagging, and telemetry. Deploy stationary and mobile passive integrated transponder (PIT) antenna systems to collect data on the movement and survival of tagged organisms. Disseminate results to diverse audiences and stakeholders, by authoring reports, publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and giving presentations.
