Wildlife Biodiversity Program Lead

The Wildlife Biodiversity Program Lead at the University of Alaska Anchorage is a full-time role focused on collecting and managing conservation data on rare species in Alaska. Responsibilities include building partnerships, writing grants, managing datasets, and conducting fieldwork in remote areas. Candidates should have a Master's degree, research experience, and skills in conservation science and GIS. Benefits include health insurance and tuition waivers.
About the position

The Wildlife Biodiversity Program Lead at the University of Alaska Anchorage is a full-time position focused on collecting and managing conservation data on rare and sensitive species in Alaska. The role involves building relationships with agency partners, writing grants, and sharing information with the public. The lead will manage core conservation data, including species range maps and occurrence records, and will conduct fieldwork across remote areas of Alaska. This position is integral to the Alaska Center for Conservation Science's mission to facilitate effective biological conservation and management of the state's natural resources.

Responsibilities
• Collect and maintain data on rare and sensitive wildlife species, including birds, mammals, and amphibians.
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• Manage conservation data and build relationships with agency partners.
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• Write grants, technical reports, and peer-reviewed papers.
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• Present information to partners and the public.
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• Manage core conservation datasets, including species range maps and occurrence records.
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• Conduct fieldwork across Alaska, often in remote areas.

Requirements
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
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• Two years of research experience at the postgraduate level or equivalent training and experience.
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• Experience in developing and leading projects in conservation science.
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• Experience managing conservation datasets and using GIS to manipulate vector data.
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• Experience securing extramural funds and managing grants.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with landscape ecology.
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• Familiarity with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Benefits
• Paid holidays
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• Health insurance
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• Dental insurance
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• Vision insurance
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• Tuition waivers for employees and family members
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• Retirement options
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• Annual leave