Fishery Biologist 2- Juvenile Sucker Research and Monitoring

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is recruiting candidates to fill the role of a Fishery Biologist 2 to work closely with U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) researchers at the Klamath Falls Field Station (KFFS) on juvenile suckers. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position with an anticipated start date of January 4th, 2027. The USGS Klamath Falls Field Station (KFFS) conducts research on rare and imperiled fishes in the Klamath Basin, helping managers make informed decisions about resource use in a sensitive arid ecosystem. The incumbent would join a collaborative team of biologists and data managers, with room to make meaningful parts of the project your own. The USGS Klamath Falls Field Station team has been tracking individual Lost River and Shortnose suckers ' two long-lived, endangered fish species ' for more than two decades, and is growing an acoustic telemetry program to better understand their movement and survival. Spend your summers doing hands-on juvenile sucker fieldwork, then pivot the rest of the year into acoustic telemetry, genetics, and data analysis. What makes this data special is the ability to track individual suckers across their entire life cycle ' this role focuses on the juvenile piece of that story, working to understand why so few juveniles survive to join the adult population. A strong candidate for this position would have a master's degree or doctorate in fisheries biology, ecology, or a closely related field, supplemented by relevant professional, research, or postdoctoral experience. We're looking for someone who's a strong team player with the grit to see a project through to completion. Please pay close attention to the required application materials and the closing disclaimer in the below sections. Closing Disclaimer: PSMFC will not accept resumes or cover letters for any position once the job announcement has been removed from the Careers Page. PSMFC will begin reviewing submitted applications the week of November 16, 2026 and may begin interviewing as soon as the week of November 23, 2026. PSMFC reserves the right to remove a job announcement at any time for any reason or close the position prior to the posted close date once a sufficient number of applicants have been received. Group Definition: Fishery Biologists use professional knowledge and competence in the science of fishery biology to perform work: (a) developing, conserving, propagating, managing, and administering fishery resources; (b) evaluating the impact of construction projects and other socioeconomic activities that present potential or actual adverse effects on fishery resources and their habitat; and (c) producing and managing aquatic resources in their natural habitat and/or within facilities and systems that have been constructed for their benefit and public use. ***To see the complete job description, please view the PSFMC career page****