Job Description

Position Summary

The Fish Ecology Laboratory in the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology invites applications for a fish research technician (temporary hourly) to assist in field work and study design for a project related to the use of Tiger Muskellunge (sterile Northern Pike and Muskellunge hybrids) as biological control of introduced fish species. Job components may include harmonizing long-term Colorado State data, assisting with field-based experiments, and conducting literature reviews. The technician will work alongside CSU and Colorado Parks and Wildlife researchers and biologists.

Full Consideration Date

Feb. 23, 2026

Brief Work Unit Description

https://warnercnr.colostate.edu/fwcb/

Essential Job Duties

• Assist with planning and implementing spring Tiger Muskie stocking
• Begin literature review of similar and relevant research
• Harmonize relevant long-term Colorado State data from Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Conditions of Employment

The position is full-time (40-hrs per week) and temporary (max 6 months).

Supervision

Dr. Zoe Almeida will be the primary supervisor for the position.

Minimum Qualifications

MSc degree or Bachelors degree + 3 years relevant work and post-graduate experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading research projects, including designing research projects and coordinating research teams
• Experience with large datasets
• Skill with quantitative analyses
• Experience working with teams across governmental agencies and academia

Application Instructions

Please include a Cover Letter explaining your qualifications and interest in the position as well as your CV.

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.