The Cooperative Research Units Program of the U.S. Geological Survey anticipates filling the position of Assistant Unit Leader/Fisheries or Ecology at the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. The position requires a working knowledge of fisheries and/or aquatic biology and/or management and scientific principles to formulate and conduct research on applied aspects of aquatic ecology in varied landscapes including, for example, conservation and biodiversity of aquatic invertebrates, invasive/nuisance species, and/or biotic responses to human impacts involving water use and quality. Candidates with experience in climate change, restoration ecology, structure decision making, and/or adaptive management desired.

The position will be open for 45 days; online application will begin in early December 2009 at www.USAjobs.gov. For additional information, please contact David Leslie, Unit Leader, Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, 404 LSW–Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK; 405-744-6342; cleslie@usgs.gov.