Employer University of Tennessee (Knoxville) School of Natural Resources Fisheries Lab Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Job DescriptionThis position supports the School of Natural Resources fisheries faculty and is responsible for coordinating field and laboratory efforts in support of research and teaching by the UTK Fisheries Lab faculty. Expectations include leading, coordinating, and assisting with the collection of fisheries and aquatic ecosystem data; management and maintenance of scientific supplies and equipment, vehicles, and watercraft; processing of samples for laboratory analyses; management of databases and scientific collections. The position assists faculty supervisors with preparing reports, obtaining scientific permits, purchasing scientific supplies and equipment, and coordination and execution of classroom activities. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding of the grant. ResponsibilitiesLeading, coordinating, and assisting with the collection of fisheries and aquatic ecosystem data.Management and maintenance of scientific supplies and equipment, vehicles, and watercraft.Processing of samples for laboratory analyses.Management of databases and scientific collections.Assists faculty supervisors with preparing reports, obtaining scientific permits, purchasing scientific supplies and equipment, and coordination and execution of classroom activities. QualificationsRequired QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree in fisheries science, environmental management, or a comparable field of studyExperience:2 years of experience in the field of fisheries or environmental management.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Knowledge of fisheries sampling techniques (snorkeling, use of different types of nets, trotlines, boat and backpack electrofishing, etc) and techniques for sampling aquatic environmentsAbility to operate, care for, and maintain watercraft, including the ability to trailer and operate motorboatsAbility to drive a vehicle and possess a valid driver's licenseAbility to swim and carry over 50 lbsKnowledge of or ability to learn data management software (Excel, Program R, Microsoft Access, or others)Ability to be organized, self-motivated, and receive instructions to carry out detailed tasks, and be comfortable working in remote settings under adverse and unpredictable conditions.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status. Preferred QualificationsEducation:Master's degree in fisheries or environmental management.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Knowledge of fish identificationSkills in fish tagging (including PIT and acoustic telemetry)Knowledge in aquatic invertebrate sampling, identification, and preparationAge and growth structure preparation and interpretation skillsKnowledge and experience in leading field crews independently Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Knoxville, TN Salary: UT Market Range: 05 ($30k-55k) Job Benefits: Application Instructions:To express interest, please submit an application at the link provided with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before June 30th.Resume or CV outlining education and relevant experienceCover Letter a cover letter summarizing experience and qualificationsList of 3 Professional References with full contact information Application Deadline: Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://fa-ewlq-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en…
