We are seeking a full-time Wildlife Biologist to be based out of Missoula, Montana (when not in the field). The primary role of this position is to help manage and run Raptor View Research Institute’s various research projects, including our studies on Golden Eagle migration, eagle lead toxicology, America Goshawk conservation, Turkey Vulture ecology, and Osprey ecotoxicology.

·         Primary duties include hiring, training, and managing field crews.

·         Designing field protocols, conducting, and supervising field work.

·         Data management, analysis, and preparing manuscripts for peer-review publications.

·         Coordinating with visitors and volunteers.

·         Designing, scheduling, and assisting with educational outreach.

·         Take a leadership role in grant writing, proposals and report preparation.

This position is roughly 50% field and 50% office, with the majority of field time concentrated in the late summer and autumn. Expect an average of 40 hours of work per week, with potentially longer weeks in the field and shorter weeks in the office.

·         Graduate degree in wildlife biology, ecology, or related field.

·         At least two years of field experience in wildlife biology, preferably with raptors or other birds. Experience managing field crews preferred.

·         Experience in data management and statistical analysis, preferably with telemetry-based movement datasets. Proficiency in a statistical programming language (such as R) required.

·         Experience in grant preferred. 
.         Experience in writing and publishing manuscripts preferred. 

·         A valid US driver’s license.

·         Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
·         Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
·         Three weeks paid vacation plus eight public holiday days.
·         Opportunities for professional development and growth within the institute.
·         Work in a collaborative and passionate environment dedicated to raptor research and conservation.
·         Experience working with raptors.
 

Application Instructions: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for joining RVRI and contact information for at least three professional references. Please send your application to [rob@raptorview.org and ashreading@raptorview.org].

Join our team at RVRI and contribute to groundbreaking research that drives positive change for our planet's precious wildlife and ecosystems. RVRI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.