Biometrician

Biometrician 1/2/3 (PCN 114119); location:
Fairbanks, Anchorage, or Juneau, Alaska.

Effective July 1, 2026: wage increase of 3% reflected in posting.

• Develop study designs and determine appropriate sample sizes and expected precision for research projects.
• Analyze data using classical and Bayesian statistical methods.
• Co‑author operational plans and reports.
• Provide biometric support and consultation to regional fisheries managers and research leaders.
• Collaborate with staff across the Division of Sport Fish, Division of Commercial Fisheries, and Division of Wildlife Conservation.
• Assist with data collection and travel to field research sites as needed.

• Graduate degree in statistics, biometrics, or a biological science with at least 18 semester or 27 quarter hours of graduate‑level statistics/biometrics coursework.
• Broad knowledge of quantitative biological research, including experimental design, variance estimation, regression, spatial and time‑series analysis, multivariate, non-parametric, generalized linear, mixed‑effects, hierarchical models, mark‑recapture, and Bayesian techniques.
• Proficiency in statistical software: R, JAGS/WinBUGS, SAS, Program Mark; spatial data programs including ArcGIS and Arc Map.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to present data clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Position may involve use of firearms/ammunition; candidates with a misdemeanor domestic‑violence conviction are ineligible.

• Flexible staffing as Biometrician 1, 2, or 3 based on qualifications and experience; promotion opportunities available.
• Choice of work location (Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau).
• Collaborative office environment with opportunities for travel to field sites.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, may contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.