UPCOMING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Research Wildlife Biologist ? GS-12 U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, Alaska The U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, is seeking applicants for a Research Wildlife Biologist position in its Marine & Freshwater Ecology Research Program. The incumbent will lead research on Pacific walruses within the context of a rapidly changing Arctic marine ecosystem. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in wildlife ecology or related field; experience as a principal investigator or co-PI for wildlife ecology field studies; expertise in statistical and modeling techniques in analyzing animal resource selection and field measures of wildlife demographics; and expertise in the biology and ecology of marine mammals. The position requires U.S. citizenship. The Alaska Science Center is located on the campus of Alaska Pacific University, in Anchorage, Alaska. Anchorage is a modern city with a population of 277,000 people and all of the amenities usually associated with cities of that size, including restaurants, shopping and cultural offerings. Anchorage also has over 130 miles of paved summer bike trails, and over 200 kilometers of groomed winter ski trails, and year-around access to some of the most outstanding wilderness in North America. The Alaska Science Center is an important component of the USGS, the organization responsible for providing the Nation with high-quality objective scientific information needed to manage natural resources and prevent losses due to natural hazards. The Alaska Science Center is a leader in providing integrated biologic, geologic, hydrologic, and geographic data, information and related research in arctic and subarctic regions. This is a permanent position (subject to a one-year probation period for new federal employees) to be filled at the GS-12 level ($70,195 - $91,252/year, including a Cost of Living Allowance), with promotion potential to the GS-15 level. The position will be formally advertised on USAJOBS in summer 2012. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Chad Jay, USGS Alaska Science Center, 907-786-7414, cjay@usgs.gov for information about the position and the application process. USGS is an equal opportunity employer Alaska Science Center ? http://alaska.usgs.gov