Pool NWRC​/USDA Research Associate II

Position: Open Pool NWRC/USDA Research Associate II
## Open Pool NWRC/USDA Research Associate IIApplylocations:
Fort Collins, COposted on:
Posted 16 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
June 13, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
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Job Description ##

Position Summary:

These are full-time RA II positions that will lead independent research on the economic dimensions of invasive species impacts, wildlife disease impacts, and other human–wildlife conflicts.

Selected candidates will each:
* Conduct independent economic analyses and damage assessment research.
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute leadership within NWRC research groups.
* Serve as economic and technical liaisons between NWRC and Veterinary Services on wildlife disease modeling and economic impact estimation.
* Guide the development of damage‐management economic frameworks for NWRC and Wildlife Services (WS).
* Contribute to reporting and communication of economic findings to state WS programs.
* Major research outputs will include data analyses, factsheets, presentations, and peer‐reviewed publications.## Full Consideration Date: 06/12/2026## Work Unit

Description:

They will work in the department of Economics and the NWRC and Wildlife Services.## Salary Range:$88,000 - $90,000## Essential

Job Duties:

* Each researcher will independently manage the full research cycle—from hypothesis development through project completion.

Responsibilities include:

* Defining research goals and determining appropriate data collection and analytical strategies.
* Designing methodologies for collecting wildlife‐damage data across agricultural, property, aviation, and other resource categories.
* Serving as lead economists in the development of a new, agency‐wide Wildlife Services damage‐data collection system.
* Developing analytical methods and dashboards using R, C++, Python, and related tools, including integration with external economic modeling platforms such as IMPLAN or REMI.## Conditions of Employment:

Subject to Criminal Background Check## Supervision:

These positions will not supervise any employees.## Minimal

Qualifications:

* Master's Degree or higher in Biology, Wildlife Biology, or related field.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality, be punctual, and communicate changes in work schedule.
* Ability to work inclusively in a diverse setting.
* Demonstrated experience in wildlife damage management research.
* Master's Degree or higher in Biology, Wildlife Biology, or related field.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality, be punctual, and communicate changes in work schedule.
* Ability to work inclusively in a diverse setting.
* Demonstrated experience in wildlife damage management research.## ##

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with cost‐assessment methodologies in wildlife or natural resource applications.
* Additional valuable skills include:
* Statistics and bioeconomic modeling.
* Programming in R, C++, Python, or Matlab.
* Ecology or wildlife management background.
* Survey design and analysis.
* Preference will be given to applicants with peer‐reviewed publications.## Applicant Instructions:
* To apply, please upload a resume
* This pool will expire on June 12, 2026.
* This is an
** evergreen
* * posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available.

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