Research Statistician Position

[Mark Udevitz]

Applications are being accepted through 8 February 2011 for a Research Statistician position in the Biometrics Research Program at the USGS Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, Alaska.

The incumbent will be primarily responsible for collaborating on the development and application of statistical methods for modeling spatial and temporal dynamics of wildlife populations, with results to be published in peer-reviewed journals. The initial assignment will focus on integrating models of walrus bioenergetics and population dynamics in a Bayesian hierarchical framework. There will be opportunities for additional research on applications of statistical methods within the context of the broad biological research programs of the Alaska Science Center relating to wildlife in marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems of Alaska and neighboring countries.

Ideal candidates will have the equivalent of a Ph.D. degree in statistics or biomathematics; specific expertise in theory and application of generalized linear and nonlinear mixed effects models, Bayesian methods, and population dynamics models; facility with statistical programming languages including SAS and/or R; and a strong interest in the development of statistical methods for ecological applications.

This is a permanent position (subject to a one-year probation period for new federal employees) to be filled at the GS-12 or 13 level ($77,608 – $119,971/year, including Cost of Living Allowance/Locality Pay), with promotion potential to the GS-15 level. For further information or to apply, search for Announcement Number PAC-2011-0239 at http://www.usajobs.gov/. Additional information may also be obtained by contacting Mark Udevitz (mudevitz@usgs.gov, 907-786-7083).