Population Modeler (Research Biologist/Research Entomologist/ /Research Fishery Biologist, GS-12/13), and Spatial Statistician, GS-12/13

U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Research and Development
National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL)

Two Positions: Population Modeler (Research Biologist/Research Entomologist/ /Research Fishery Biologist, GS-12/13), and Spatial Statistician, GS-12/13

EPA is seeking to fill up to two research positions in the fields of population modeling and spatial statistics in the Ecological Exposure Research Division in Cincinnati, OH http://www.epa.gov/eerd. The population modeler will develop novel methods that incorporate population genetic and GIS data into spatially explicit models of population vulnerability. This individual will directly contribute to ongoing projects in aquatic ecosystem assessment, aquatic invasive species assessment, and biotechnology risk assessment, in addition to exploring new research opportunities. Experience with population modeling techniques and understanding of population genetics theory is essential. The statistician will analyze spatial relationships between environmental stressors, including land use patterns, and biological or water quality indicators or endpoints. This individual will be involved in studies with data at varying spatial scales, including, but not limited to, those describing stream networks and those generated using remote sensing techniques. This individual will also serve as a statistical consultant for other projects in EERD, and broad experience with a variety of statistical approaches is required. Candidates with excellent credentials in both population modeling and spatial statistics are encouraged to apply for both positions.

These are permanent, full-time positions requiring U.S. citizenship. A bachelor's degree or higher is required. Desirable applicants will have a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD) in the areas of population biology, statistics, population genetics, landscape ecology or related
biological sciences disciplines. Salary ranges from $62,918 to
$97,264 and is commensurate with qualifications. The selected candidate will be eligible for a full benefits package.

Complete announcements for both positions can be found at www.epa.gov/ezhire/ under "Any Qualified Applicant", announcement numbers RTP-DE-2005-0135 and RTP-DE-2005-0136. The announcement is
open through August 19, 2005. Application materials must be
submitted online by midnight the closing date. The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, contact Karen Blocksom (blocksom.karen@epa.gov) on the spatial statistician position and Mark Bagley (bagley.mark@epa.gov) on the population modeler position.