Biologist

at  fRI Research

The Biologist will lead a project building multi-scale habitat selection/occupancy models.
The position consists of desk-based work (data analysis, report writing) as well as travel and engagement with shareholders, project partners, and Indigenous communities. The Biologist must be an effective problem-solver, be capable of working in a small team, managing their own research, and managing their own time to meet project deliverables. The Biologist will work under the supervision of a Senior Biologist and Program Lead. There will also be opportunities to develop your own research ideas and analysis approaches that fall within the project scope.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s in ecology, wildlife biology, or a related discipline
• Experience with data management, databases, working with GPS collar and camera data
• Demonstrated experience analyzing GPS and camera data in R, e.g., RSFs, SSFs, iSSAs, occupancy modelling
• Comfortable working with spatial data in ArcGIS and R, including mapping and analysis
• Able to analyze and report on complex ecological data sets
• Record of scientific writing including reports and peer reviewed publications (co-author acceptable)
• Demonstrated oral communication skills (presentations at conferences, technical meetings)
• Strong organizational skills
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability for independent decision-making
• Able to meet strict deadlines and willing to occasionally work outside of work hours
• Valid First Aid and CPR by start date
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s licence or other provincial/territorial equivalency, with a minimum of 3-years driving experience and can provide a current driver’s abstract that meets the requirements of our insurance provider
• Eligible to work in Canada (citizen, permanent resident, open valid work permit for the duration of the position)

DESIRABLE JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with forest management practices and forestry data
• Lead author on peer-reviewed publication
• Experience working with diverse project partners including governments, NGOs and Indigenous communities.
  Duration: 2.5-year term, with possibility of extension
  Start date: August 2024

• Coordinate a collaborative research project, under the supervision and mentorship of a Senior Biologist and Program Lead
• Data management of GPS collar data and camera data
• Build habitat selection/occupancy models
• Work with fRI Research GIS Services and project partners to collate and integrate relevant spatial data into models
• Communicate results via peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, presentations at conferences and meetings
• Work with fRI Research Communications and GIS Services to produce additional communications products (e.g., story maps, infographics, webinars)
• Travel to meet with project partners, shareholders, and Indigenous communities to develop the research project and to regularly share research results