Fish Biologist 1

This is a mid-level fisheries biologist position within the Native Village of Eyak Tribal Government’s Department of the Environment and Natural Resources, working on established fisheries projects in a remote wilderness setting. This position supports the principal investigator in successfully conducting salmon research and population monitoring for state and federal fisheries management. Most work will be outdoors while stationed at remote field stations in the Copper River watershed (Baird Canyon and Canyon Creek) and Prince William Sound (Eshamy Lagoon). Travel, fieldwork, and off-grid living are required. The Biologist will supervise scientific data collection following established protocols, lead a field crew of up to four fisheries technicians, communicate daily with offsite project management, ensure site safety and remote communication protocols are adhered to, and assist project management in assessing data quality and data sharing. 2025 projects include estimating the in-river abundance of adult Copper River Chinook Salmon (mark-recapture), system-wide spawning distribution and stock-specific run timing of Copper River Sockeye Salmon (radiotelemetry), and Eshamy River Sockeye Salmon abundance (weir). 

A science background is required; current undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for hire. In addition to a scientific background, valuable skills include remote wilderness crew lead experience, project lead experience, boat operation training experience, backcountry camping/hiking, carpentry, wilderness medicine/EMT, and the ability to lead a small group of peers in a remote setting for an extended period of time.

Recruitment for all summer fisheries projects occurs through this announcement. Up to four positions are available. Project training begins in late April/early May in Cordova, and the field season lasts 3-4 months, dependent upon salmon run timing and site assignment. All food and lodging are provided. This seasonal position is full-time (40+ hours per week), and non-exempt from overtime. Go to https://www.eyak-nsn.gov/work-with-us/ for full job description.